Six Sigma – Notes

1. Define Phase 

  • Capturing Voice of Customer (VOC) 
  • KANO Analysis 
  • CTQ Drilldown Tree 
  • Six Sigma Project Charter 
  • Change Acceleration Process (CAP) 
  • Process Mapping / SIPOC 
  • Process Mapping / Flow Charting 

2. Measure Phase 

  • Identify Possible Project Y’s 
  • Types of Data 
  • Variation / Discrete vs Continuous Thinking 
  • Data Collection Strategy – Sampling 
  • Measurement System 
  • Process Capability 

3. Analyze Phase 

  • As Is Process Map 
  • Data Door Analysis 
  • Control Impact Matrix 
  • Why Analysis 
  • Hypothesis Testing 
  • Analysis Examples 

4. Improve Phase 

  • Solution Parameter 
  • Generate Possible Solution 
  • Screen Against Musts and Wants 
  • Conduct Cost-Benefit Analysis 
  • Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) 
  • Pilot Solution Implementation 
  • Validate Measurement System 
  • New Process Capability / Mapping 

5. Control Phase 

  • Statistical Process Control 
  • What is a Process Control? 
  • What are Control Charts? 
  • SPC – Out of Control 
  • Leading Indicator vs Lagging Indicator 
  • Control Chart Selection 
  • Risk Assessment and Mistake proofing – Poka Yoke 
  • Control and Implementation Plans 
  • Review and Sign-off