Category Archives: Lean
Sipoc Process Mapping
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Fishbone Root Cause Diagram
Fishbone root cause analysis diagram (also known as Ishikawa diagram) is used to identify key root causes for issues affecting certain aspects of your business. It categorizes root causes into categories, which make sense to your situation. However, often People, Continue reading Fishbone Root Cause Diagram
Process Map
Process Map – Process Map Analysis – Process Map Framework – Process Map Business Methodology – Process Mapping is a tool to documenting business processes and is an effective way to think about the inefficiencies associated with each process step. Continue reading Process Map
5S Kaizen Framework
5S – Kaizen 5S – 5S Analysis – Five S – 5S Framework – 5S Business Methodology – 5S model is an approach to solving business problems. Below sample images are examples of 5S used in business management. 5S is Continue reading 5S Kaizen Framework
5 Why Analysis
5 Why – 5 Why Analysis – Five Why – 5 Why Framework – 5 Why Business Methodology – 5 Why model is one of the fundamental lean six sigma frameworks and is essential in looking for the root cause Continue reading 5 Why Analysis
Bullwhip Effect
Bullwhip Effect – Bullwhip Effect Analysis – Bullwhip Effect Framework – Bullwhip Effect Business Methodology – Bullwhip Effect is one of the recongnized recurring issues whereby a sudden spike or a decline in demand from a customer results in much Continue reading Bullwhip Effect
Kaizen Continuous Improvement
Kaizen – Kaizen Analysis – Continuous Improvement – Kaizen Framework – Kaizen Business Methodology – Kaizen model is a lean approach to continuous improvement of business processes and is at the heart of the Lean Six Sigma philosophy. Kaizen worldview Continue reading Kaizen Continuous Improvement
Project Cycle
Project Cycle – Project Cycle Analysis – Lean Project Cycle – Project Stages – Project Cycle Framework – Project Cycle Business Methodology – Project Cycle model developed as part of Lean methodology and is one of the top business frameworks Continue reading Project Cycle
Sipoc
Sipoc – Sipoc Analysis – Sipoc Framework – Sipoc Business Methodology – SIPOC model is high level view of the process that specifies who the suppliers and customers are, what are the inputs and outputs and what is the high Continue reading Sipoc
Lean Eight Wastes
8 Wastes – Lean Eight Wastes – 8 Wastes Analysis – 8 Wastes Framework – 8 Wastes Business Methodology – 8 Wastes model also known as seven wastes or eight wastes of lean is one of the top Lean Six Continue reading Lean Eight Wastes
Cost Of Poor Quality COPQ
Cost Of Poor Quality – COPQ = Cost Of Poor Quality Analysis – Cost Of Poor Quality Framework – Cost Of Poor Quality Business Methodology – Cost Of Poor Quality model is a Lean framework stating that organizations only see Continue reading Cost Of Poor Quality COPQ
Value Stream Map
Value Stream Map – Value stream map is a lean tool used to depict end-to-end process that a product or a service goes through from initial placement of the order to completion in the hands of the customer. This is Continue reading Value Stream Map
Just in Time Diagram
Just in time – JIT – The just-in-time concept is one of the Lean tools and is essentially an inventory strategy that prescribes receiving goods only when they are needed thus reducing waste, inventory costs and decreasing capital needed to Continue reading Just in Time Diagram
Control Chart
Control chart is a chart used to show how a process changes over time with data plotted in time order and relevant measure value on the y-axis. It is one of the 7 basic tools of quality, originally developed by Continue reading Control Chart
DMAIC
DMAIC is a Lean Six Sigma methodology that is used in reviewing and analyzing processes to come up with various process improvement tactics. DMAIC is an acronym that stands for the five phases of the approach: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve Continue reading DMAIC
Process Management
Process Management – Business Process Management – BPM – Process Management Diagram – Business Process Management model is a stream within business management that focuses on the management of company’s processes. Essentially, BPM views a business through the eyes of Continue reading Process Management
Kaizen A3 Tool
Kaizen A3 – Kaizen A3 Analysis – Kaizen One Page Problem Solving Tool – Kaizen problem solving tool – Kaizen template – Kaizen A3 Framework – Kaizen A3 is a lean six sigma problem solving tool, which allows to quickly Continue reading Kaizen A3 Tool
7 Wastes
7 Wastes – Seven Wastes – 7 Wastes of Lean – This lean six sigma methodology (also known as 8 wastes) helps identify waste and other types of issues in the workplace. The 7 wastes framework includes defects, transportation, inventory, Continue reading 7 Wastes