What is a Kanban? In a value stream, a Kanban is a signal; usually a ‘card’ authorizing production or delivery of…
Guide to Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – FMEA
What is a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)? Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), also known as “Potential Failure…
Impact of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology on Project Quality
Impact of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology The Juran Roadmap and Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology provide a framework to assist…
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a set of strategic business initiatives intended to maintain and improve the integrity of quality,…
Process Capability: Formulas & Implementation
How do you find process capability? Identify the process subjects for measurement. Establish units of measure, sensors, and upper and…
The Juran Trilogy
What is the Juran Trilogy? The Juran Trilogy® is a universal way of thinking about quality—it fits all functions, all levels,…
Value Stream Mapping: The Ultimate Guide
What is Value Stream Mapping? Value stream mapping is a lean-management tool or flowchart method used to illustrate and analyze…
Guide to High-Level Process Mapping (SIPOC)
What is a SIPOC Process Map? A high-level process map is a simple depiction of the four to eight key…
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
What is Analysis of Variance? Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is a statistical technique for analyzing data that tests for a difference…
