Lean Six Sigma = Lean + 6 Sigma | Most of the businesses are expecting to improve operational efficiency, that will trigger an improvement in the quality of the product, and while reducing overall costs. But the question is how to improve operational efficiency? There are actually two approaches to improving operational efficiency, the first […]
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Poka-yoke in Japanese means ‘Mistake-proof’. A poka-yoke refers to any type of mechanism in Lean manufacture which helps an equipment operator to avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). Poka-yoke eliminates product defects through prevention, correction, or spotting human errors as and when they occur. Shiego Shingo adopted this concept and made it a part of the production
Value Stream Mapping is a Lean tool which is jotted down with paper and pencil. It is helpful in identifying the flow of information and material of a product or service which passes through the value stream. This value stream map of Lean is different from the process map of Six Sigma in the following
Lean operates on the principles of removing wastes of any process, thus accelerating the velocity, and reducing process costs. It basically focuses on speed. Six Sigma operates on the principles of reduction of variations and improvement of process yield. It basically focuses on the quality of any given service or product. Quality and speed and complementing factors, and thus Lean
A process mapping is a strategic visual presentation to demonstrate the workflow for particular process. It may also include the sequences of functions that straightforward entire structure of processes. Most of the businesses are using this diagram to presenting their processes with graphical tools. Simply the process mapping is the systematic technique to describe entire
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This type of functional analysis was created in the 70s as a result of work carried out in parallel in Germany (the work of Professor Kohler). Its purpose is to analyze the physical principles of operation, technical and physical contradictions in technical objects (TO) in order to assess the quality of the adopted technical solutions
The integrated six sigma framework has been developed to create an integrated process for turning business imperatives into ideas and projects and then systematically delivering financial benefits. The framework includes all the key elements required to manage the four main types of projects within a disciplined and effective process. It is managed as an overall
Recently, I’ve met a lot of executives in companies and organisations who have asked a common question: “How do we combine Six Sigma with lean management?” Or “We’ve implemented Six Sigma, so how do we introduce lean?” “And vice versa. Here’s my views and some practical experience. First, we have to figure out what Lean is and what
Takt Time is a cycle time in which production activities are carried out to meet customer needs, reflecting the time spent on production. Measurement of man-hours Man-hours: How much time it takes a qualified operator to complete the work is defined, it includes three aspects: process time, such as testing, reinforcement, etc. Basic time, and
Lean manufacturing | First, accurately determine the value of the product. The key starting point of lean thinking is value. Accurately determining the value of products is an important prerequisite and fundamental guarantee of lean production. At present, in the world, most enterprises have such a misunderstanding… Accurately determine the value of the product.
