Pareto chart analysis is statistical methodology to prioritize any task from number of activities that may produce significant overall effect. It is also calls 80/20 rule – Mean focus on 20% prioritized works may give you 80% of the benefits. Actually there is even a mathematical expression for it, which known as the 80/20 rule. […]
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
SIPOC (Suppliers-Inputs-Process-Output-Customers) is basically a diagram – a tool used in Six Sigma methodology. Of late, it has been the focus of many inquiries and discussions. It is explained in detail in the following paragraphs. Before a process improvement project begins, the team uses the SIPOC diagram for identifying all the relevant elements of it. This
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“Statistical process control (SPC) is a Process to determine the appropriate statistical technique to enhance visibility to quality information of product characteristic and process capability. “ What is Statistical process control (SPC)? || Why SPC? || Statistical process control (SPC) Process Flow: Table || Process Control || Variation || Process control chart || Type of data for statistical process control || X – Bar R chart (Average and range
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