Articles on Six Sigma - Tools

• Check Sheet – A Basic Six Sigma Tool

  A check sheet is a simple tool that was once a part of the seven basic tools of six sigma....

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• What is Stratification ?

  Stratification is used mostly in the define stage of a six sigma project. When to use the stratification technique is...

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• Supplier, Input, Process, Output and Customer (SIPOC) – Matrix

  The Supplier, Input, Process, Output and Customer (SIPOC) Matrix is one of the most important tools that must be used...

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• Creating a SIPOC Chart

  The SIPOC Chart, being one of the fundamental documents of any process improvement project must be developed in such a...

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• Understanding Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  Imagine your company’s biggest client calls with a complaint about product defects. This isn’t the first time and if we’re...

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• How to Use a Fishbone Diagram

  The fishbone diagram, which also goes by a couple of other names like the Cause and effect diagram and the...

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• How to Draw a Fishbone Diagram

  Given the usefulness of the fishbone diagram, it is essential that every student of quality and six sigma know how...

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• What is Pareto Analysis and How it is Applied in Six Sigma Projects

  What is the Pareto Principle ? The Pareto Principle was an observation of a famous Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto....

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• How to Create and Read a Pareto Chart ?

  How to Create a Pareto Chart ? A Pareto chart is one of the 7 basic tools of quality control....

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• What is Scatter Plot ?

  A scatter plot is a graphical tool. It has been designed to ensure that it provides a convenient view of...

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• How to Draw a Scatter Plot

  When scatter plots were discovered, drawing them was a complex task. It often required the use of statisticians and scientists....

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• The 5 Whys Analysis and How to Effectively Use it

  What is Five Why’s Analysis? The Five Why’s analysis, also known as the root cause analysis is one of the...

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• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  All products and services fail! Even the processes which have already achieved six sigma precision fail. However considering the possible...

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• What is Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and How to Use it ?

  What is Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) ? Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a mathematical tool of problem solving that has...

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• Voice of Customer (VOC)

  The Voice of Customer is not a tool that is used in Six Sigma process. It is the underlying philosophy...

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• Challenges Faced in Conducting Voice of Customer Exercise

  The Voice of Customer may sound like a simple exercise. However it would be safe to say that reading at...

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• What is TRIZ Matrix and How to Use it ?

  TRIZ Matrix is a technique developed by Russian scientists to formalise the process of innovations. TRIZ is a Russian Acronym...

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• Kano Analysis – Meaning, Application and Implications

  The Kano Analysis is a simple looking tool that has grave implications of the field of quality management. It has...

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• What is Pugh Matrix and How to Use it ?

  The Pugh Matrix is one of the most widely used methods of finding out the best solution once a number...

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• The 1.5 Sigma Shift Story

  One of the greatest criticisms that have been mounted against the six sigma methodology is the fact that there is...

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• How to Effectively Use Five Whys?

  Although the 5 Why’s is an elementary tool when it comes to six sigma methodology, it is nonetheless important. Since...

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• How to Use a Fishbone Diagram

  The fishbone diagram, which also goes by a couple of other names like the Cause and effect diagram and the...

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