The Six Sigma approach to problem-solving is primarily data-driven. To obtain data in the Measure phase of the DMAIC process, it is important to understand sampling and the concept of a sample in statistics. It has very specific qualities. Lean Training Course and Green Belt training include a significant amount of information on the concept […]
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10 Steps for Creating a Pareto Chart
In the context of Six Sigma, the Pareto Chart is a member of the 7 QC Tools and is a valuable tool for the Measure phase of the DMAIC process. The Pareto Chart is named after Vilfredo Pareto, a 19th-century economist; who postulated that a large share of wealth is owned by a small percentage […]
Why Operational Definition is Important in Six Sigma Measure Phase?
Six Sigma Green Belt practitioners who took a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training have a firm grasp on the concept of “Operational Definition” in the measure phase and how it can help a project using the Six Sigma approach. Let’s define an “Operational Definition.” It can be defined as a clear and understandable description of […]
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median & Mode
Statistics. While others might stifle a yawn at the mere word, Six Sigma practitioners who have passed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course knows that without statistics, no Six Sigma project will succeed. Statistics is simply part of the data-driven Six Sigma approach. At the Six Sigma Green Belt level, we need to have […]
Data Collection Plan: Learn to Create It In 8 Steps
In the DMAIC framework of the Six Sigma Method, a Data Collection Plan is created during the Measure phase. People who already have a Six Sigma Green Belt training will know that it is a useful tool to focus your data collection efforts on. It is a detailed document that describes the exact steps as […]