Tools & Purpose

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Define & Prioritize

  • Affinity Diagram
  • Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Process Flow Chart
  • Project Priority Calculator
  • Value-added Flow Chart
  • Value Stream Analysis

Measure Performance

  • Histogram
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • Pareto Chart (Manufacturing ex.)
  • Pareto Chart (Service ex.)
  • Six Sigma Conversion Table
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Trend Chart

Analyze Root Cause

  • 5-WHy Analysis
  • Design of Experiments
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
  • Regression Analysis
  • 8D

Implement Improvements

  • 5S Tool
  • A3 Report - NEW!
  • Brainstorming
  • Corrective Action Matrix
  • Error-Proofing
  • Kaizen
  • One Piece Flow
  • Pull Scheduling
  • Quick Changeover (SMED)
  • System Diagrams
  • Total Productive Maintenance

 

Control the Process

  • CHECK Process
  • Control Plan
  • Standardized Work
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Methodology Overview

  • Lean Roadmap - The Planning & Implementation Process

Additional References

  • Communities of Practice
  • Recommended Books and Web Sites
  • Statistics Software

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