Utilizing SIPOC: A Six Sigma Tool Utilized in the DMAIC Process
The SIPOC is a key tool used in the Define phase of a DMAIC project. It provides clarity for the project team and stakeholders regarding the process …
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Understanding What Process Sigma Tells You About Your Process
A primary objective of Six Sigma process improvement projects is to reduce defects. A defect is a failure to meet customer standards for quality. …
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When DMAIC Is Not the Answer: A Review of Six Sigma DMAIC Criteria
What makes for a good Six Sigma process improvement project? Should all business problems be addressed using the DMAIC methodology? Here are some tips …
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How to Use and Calculate an FMEA For Six Sigma
FMEA is a technique used to manage risk in projects. In Six Sigma, it is often incorporated as part of the Improve phase of DMAIC projects. Before a …
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Creating a Fishbone Diagram for Six Sigma Analysis
A fishbone or Ishikawa diagram is used to organize potential root causes of a problem and to help get at root causes. You can create one on a …
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Six Sigma and the X-Y Matrix of Project Management
X-Y matrix, a project management tool, is also called cause and effect (C&E) matrix. This article will explain six sigma X-Y matrix project …
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What is the Best Way to Monitor and Control a Project?
Do you monitor your project’s progress? Do you have control throughout the project? As project managers, you need to know your project’s …
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Effective Resource Management in Companies through the Mythical Man Month
What is the mythical man month? What are its implications for resource managers and how does it affect projects? Does it contribute towards effective …
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Six Sigma Project Management: Understanding Core Processes & Hierarchical Process Maps
Business leaders need to know how their process fits into the big picture, as well as understanding of the details of their operational process. Learn …
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Six Sigma Project Management: Understanding the Metrics for Hierarchical Business Dashboards
In the previous article in this series we explored the use of hierarchical process maps to understand business operations at various levels of an …
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