Six Sigma In Manufacturing
This document contains many versions of the DMAIC problem-solving model typically associated with Six Sigma
GE’s Six Sigma Methodology
Define:
• Define the Customer, their Critical to Quality (CTQ) issues, and the Core Business Process involved.
• Define who customers are, what their requirements are for products and services, and what their expectations are.
• Define project boundaries - the stop and start of the process.
• Define the process to be improved by mapping the process flow.
Measure:
• Measure the performance of the Core Business Process involved.
• Develop a data collection plan for the process.
• Collect data from many sources to determine types of defects and metrics.
• Compare to customer survey results to determine shortfall.
Analyze:
• Analyze the data collected and process map to determine root causes of defects and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify gaps between current performance and goal performance
• Prioritize opportunities to improve.
• Identify sources of variation.
Improve:
• Improve the target process by designing creative solutions to fix and prevent problems.
• Create innovative solutions using technology and discipline.
• Develop and deploy implementation plan
Control:
• Control the improvements to keep the process on the new course.
• Prevent reverting back to the "old way".
• Require the development, documentation and implementation of an ongoing monitoring plan
• Institutionalize the improvements through the modification of systems and structures (staffing, training, and incentives).
Pande’s Six Sigma Methodology
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