http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/23947.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:56:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23947heidiw0My introduction to this series gave you an introduction to the DMAIC process improvement methodology. Now let's look at the first DMAIC Phase: Define. We'll explore the goals and outcomes of this phase, and discuss tools such as the Six Sigma project charter, VOC, and SIPOC. Introduction to DMAIC For a more complete overview of the DMAI...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/48826.aspxSun, 13 Sep 2009 22:06:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48826shropshtDescribes what Value Added Analysis is in a DMAIC project, sets rules for the analysis and how to use the data. What is Value Added Analysis In a Lean Six Sigma projects, analysis of Customer Value Add time leads to identification of efficiency issues within the process. After all, if we are doing work that isn’t important to our customer, we are a...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/48401.aspxTue, 08 Sep 2009 12:27:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48401shropshtThe combining of Lean tools with Six Sigma tools will provide advantages over either approach alone. Lean and Six Sigma Working Together In this article, we are going to review the history of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement, the strengths of each, and propose that neither methodology alone is sufficient to deliver a breakthroug...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/48156.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 19:39:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48156shropshtReviews the role statistics plays in decision making during a LSS project. Statistics in Lean Six Sigma Projects The use of statistical tools to understand the Lean Six Sigma process is often one of the issues of resistance to adopting the methodology. This resistance typically comes from the fact that statistics is not a common tool set either for...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/47387.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 12:24:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47387shropshtThis article gives a list of three dimensions of resistance for Stakeholders of a Lean Six Sigma project and an example of how understanding the nature of resistance can improve project success. Resistance to Change by Stakeholder Critical in Project Success This article addresses methods to analyze resistance to change of individuals needed to sup...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/29369.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 12:52:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29369heidiw0What importance do defects have in Six Sigma methodology? Learn what a defect is, how it is determined, and why the concept is central to Six Sigma and DMAIC projects. About Defects Imagine a process whose performance is represented by the graph below. The line in the center represents both the average of the process measure and the target perf...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/39077.aspxWed, 17 Jun 2009 16:03:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39077ons2001In this article we will have a Comparison of DMADV and DMAIC. When to go for DMADV and when DMAIC should be selected? Six Sigma Methodology Six sigma methodology like DMADV or DMAIC is aimed for defect reduction up to a specified sigma level. Upon expansion of both the terms we will find: DMADV: D – Define M – Measure A – Analyze D – Design V –...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36966.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 18:34:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36966heidiw0Tools used in Lean Six Sigma projects come from both original sources: Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Here are a variety of the most popular tools used for Lean Six Sigma with a description of their primary uses. Tools Used for Lean Six Sigma Tools used in Lean Six Sigma projects come from both original sources: Lean and Six Sigma methodolog...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36907.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 10:13:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36907heidiw0A Pareto chart is a very popular Six Sigma tool. It is a special type of histogram that allows business leaders to determine if the Pareto Principle applies. Learn about the principle and how it applies to Six Sigma DMAIC projects and process management. The Pareto Principle The Pareto Principle is named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto and ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36786.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 18:41:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36786heidiw0Creating and analyzing process maps is a key component of Six Sigma DMAIC projects and of basic process management. Find out why, and how different types of flowcharts are used. Process mapping is a key component for both the Measure and Improve phases of the DMAIC methodology . But why does it hold such a central role? Understanding Managing and i...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/reviews/36310.aspxTue, 26 May 2009 01:07:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36310heidiw0QI Macros is an add-in for Excel that provides functionality to support data manipulation, charting, and analysis for Six Sigma and other process management initiatives. Learn about its capability, usability, and availability.
 Uses for QI Macros QI Macros software is known by a variety of names, including QI Macros SPC Software for Excel and E...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36245.aspxMon, 25 May 2009 19:04:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36245heidiw0Lean Six Sigma evolved by combining elements of Six Sigma and Lean. Learn how the two methodologies can be integrated to improve business operations. Lean Six Sigma evolved as a combination of the Lean methodology and the Six Sigma methodology. Six Sigma grew out of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), with a focus ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/36052.aspxSat, 23 May 2009 12:26:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36052heidiw0Learn how to use Microsoft Visio to create basic process maps (activity flowcharts) and deployment process maps (cross-functional flowcharts). About Process Maps Process maps, also known as flowcharts, are a frequently used tool for Six Sigma projects, particularly DMAIC projects . They are used in the Measure phase to illustrate th...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/35457.aspxTue, 19 May 2009 00:44:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:35457OnlineProDesign for Six Sigma is process generation methodology which business organizations deploy to to design and re-design products and services. In 1986, Bill Smith from Motorola found Six Sigma , which is a quality improvement methodology for business processes. The two common methodologies of Six Sigma are DMAIC ( D efine – M easure – A nalyze – I mp...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/reviews/34655.aspxSun, 10 May 2009 22:01:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34655heidiw0Microsoft Project is one of the top 5 Six Sigma software programs. Learn about its capability, usability and availability in this review. Uses for Project Project management is a critical aspect of any Six Sigma initiative, particularly in the context of DMAIC projects. Black Belts and other Six Sigma project managers need to track resources, inclu...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/33408.aspxWed, 29 Apr 2009 15:23:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33408OnlineProCombining a Six-sigma approach with project management guidelines helps in completing project-related assignments in a cost-effective manner, and ensures that organizational guidelines are followed. Business enterprises around the world share some common objectives such as minimizing their production/operational costs and producing unique products/...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/30997.aspxSun, 26 Apr 2009 23:03:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30997heidiw0Much of the power of Six Sigma lies in the use of statistical and graphical tools such as control charts. Learn about the different data types so you can properly choose the type of control chart or statistical method to use. About Data Types Charting data and performing statistical analysis are a key component of a Six Sigma project, especially du...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/31009.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 02:01:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31009heidiw0The most basic type of control chart, the individuals chart, is often used for all types of data. Yet often more specialized types of control charts can provide more valuable information about process performance, data variation, and process changes. Learn the different types and when to use them. About control chart types In addition to the indivi...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/31008.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 02:00:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31008heidiw0Six Sigma methodology relies heavily on data for understanding process performance and for decision making. One needs to know how to measure data properly, to prevent errors and incorrect conclusions. Learn two key principles to measure effectively in your Six Sigma project. Data measurement is a major component of the Six Sigma methodology, since ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/31000.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 01:42:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31000heidiw0Control charts are a popular and very useful tools in Six Sigma projects and process management. Learn what they are and how they are used and see an example of a control chart. About Control Charts In simple terms, a control chart is a plot of data that includes statistical limits. These limits represent the variation in the data that is inherent ...