FMEA
stands for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. This DMAIC tool is used to evaluate risk in a process. FMEA will help to improve the quality and safety of work tasks. Using this SigmaXL template will allow you to document a baseline for improvement and provide compelling data to confirm a need for [...]
A Run Chart
is a time-ordered series data plot used to observe the performance of a process. Run charts are often shown on daily visual management boards to track key performance indicators. Recording daily trends can help identify abnormalities or variations in your process. You will want to record data in a run [...]
A Fishbone Diagram
or cause and effect diagram is a tool used during brainstorming sessions of Lean Six Sigma projects. This tool will help you drill down to root causes of defects and identify possible failure modes. You will use this graphical tool in conjunction with the Five Whys method of questioning. This tutorial demonstrates how [...]
Takt Time
is the maximum allowable cycle time required to meet customer demands. This is a video that defines takt time and gives an example of how to calculate takt time. Takt time is important to the development and evaluation of standard work. For example, if your takt time is 5 minutes, the cycle time for [...]
Learn how to perform Multiple Regression analysis with SigmaXL.
Why perform a Multiple Regression Analysis?
Y = f (x1, x2, x3, . . .xn)
To detemine which input or process variables (Xs) affect your output (Y). Multiple regression helps find the source of most of your variation in the process. If you know the primary sources of variation you can [...]
Why use the Advanced Pareto chart function?
To help prioritize your efforts to reduce/eliminate defects. The Pareto principle indicates that approximately 80% of process defects are caused by 20% of the problems. Separate the vital few from the useful many. The SigmaXL function helps draw comparisons between similiar categories.
Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .
Measure
Analyze
Type of Measure
Input
Process
Output
Type [...]
Why use a Pareto chart?
To help prioritize your efforts to reduce/eliminate defects. The Pareto principle indicates that approximately 80% of process defects are caused by 20% of the problems. Separate the vital few from the useful many.
Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .
Measure
Analyze
Type of Measure
Input
Process
Output
Type of Data
Discrete
To learn more about Six Sigma certification or to [...]
