Planning for System Implementation
Planning is the first step involved in system implementation. It is the very basic function which describes effectively the very basic questions of how, where and when the objectives can be realized or it serves as a guiding framework. Planning equally involves a careful assessment of the available resources and the challenges which the team […]
How 5G Will Affect Businesses?
5G is the latest buzzword in the telecommunication sector. For a layman, it is difficult to understand what the buzz really is all about. Modern-day consumers have lived through the introduction of 3G and 4G. They believe that 5G will just be a minor enhancement over the way things are currently functioning now. However, that […]
Master Data Management of an ERP System
ERP packages contain several modules, such as finance, sales and distribution, materials management, manufacturing and production control, human resources, plant maintenance and quality management. Main characteristics of ERP system is that all its modules function in an integrated manner. Due to integrated nature of functioning, a few master tables are referenced frequently all across the […]
Types of Relationships between the Input and Output
The scatter plot can be a useful tool in understanding the type of relationship that exist between the inputs (X’s) and the outputs (Y’s) No Relationship: The scatter plot can give an obvious suggestion if the inputs and outputs on the graph are not related. The points will be scattered throughout the graph with no […]
Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making
Introduction Decision making is crucial for survival of business. Businesses have to make decision considering the limited amount of information. Decision making problems are divided into two types deterministic and probabilistic. Deterministic model of problem solving depends on the relationship between uncontrollable factors and continuing process of optimizing system performance. A model is developed in […]
Six Sigma is a process oriented methodology designed to improve business performance by improving specific areas of strategic business processes. There are 2 different methodologies available for carrying out improvements in processes or operations.
Improvements can be of two types: improving the existing process or designing a new process altogether. When we have an existing process and we want to improve the process we deploy the DMAIC methodology. While designing a new process or completely revamping the existing process the Design for Six Sigma or IDOV methodology is deployed.
| DMAIC | DFSS |
| Structured and iterative process improvement methodology | Rigorous approach to designing processes that will exceed customer expectations |
| Focus on defect reduction | Focus on defect prevention |
| Define | Define the problem. Define the customer(s) and the requirements. Define the current capability. Define the key processes that will have the greatest impact on customer. |
| Measure | Identify the statistical measures to monitor the key process. Set up the data collection plan. Measure the process |
| Analyse | Determine the analysis tools and methods to be used. Summarize the data measured. Run the analysis and determine the root causes, effects, etc. |
| Improve | Improve and Implement. Focus on developing process/technology to improve the root cause. Test the method on sample process and validate the improvement. |
| Control | Standardize and document the process and implement the plan. Monitor the process and feedback the results back to the process for continuous improvement. |
| Identify | Develop a team. Create team charter. Gather VOC. Perform competitive analysis. Develop CTQs and formally tie design to VOC. |
| Design | Identify functional requirements. Develop alternative concepts. Evaluate alternatives and select a best-fit concept. Deploy CTQs and predict sigma capability. |
| Optimize | Determine process capability. Develop detailed design elements. Predict performance. Optimize design. |
| Verify | Test and validate the design. Share feedback with manufacturing and sourcing to improve future manufacturing and designs. |
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The Cost of Poorly Performing Processes – Need for Six Sigma
February 12, 2025
