Six Sigma Fishbone Diagram

Manufacturing Data Mining

Food industry application of data mining and analytics ...

Yamazumi Cycle Time Bar Chart

NYC Management Statistical Controls

New York City refines its key performance indicators to sustain its management visibility reporting process. It is not unusual, in the Six Sigma control phase, to revise the measurement system with an updated set of relevant KPI's. ...

... "The administration said that a substantial number of the indicators that were dropped had become outdated and noted that it had added about 200 new measurements to a streamlined version of the Mayor’s Management Report" ...

Via New York Times: Management Statistics

The NYC management report (PDF) reviews the performance of each department or office.

Lean Six Sigma Integrates Solutions for Sustainability Improvement

IBM builds partnerships to solve sustainability problems with an integrated set of cross-industry solutions, that leverage Lean Six Sigma principles for improvement. ...

... "Green Sigma is an IBM solution that applies Lean Six Sigma principles and practices to energy, water, waste and GHG emissions throughout a company's operations -- transportation systems, data centers and IT systems, manufacturing and distribution centers, office facilities, retail space, research and development sites, etc. It combines real-time metering and monitoring with advanced analytics and dashboards that allow clients to make better decisions that improve efficiency, lower costs and reduce environmental impact. " ...

Via IBM: Green Sigma Coalition

Lean Manufacturing Diagnostic Tool

Industry association offers lean manufacturing diagnostic to food manufacturers. ...

... "The tool analyses the operations and structure of a company according to the principles of lean manufacturing, an approach to business improvement pioneered by the Japanese automotive industry. It uses simple questionnaires to assess current performance and offer guidance for where improvements could be made. The tool has been developed by Grimsby-based lean training specialists Peter Rowley Ltd, champions of the NSA for Food and Drink Manufacturing’s lean network. " ...

Via National Skills Academy for Food and Drink: Lean Manufacturing Diagnostic Tool

Manufacturing Index Analysis

Six Sigma Analysis

Demonstration of monte carlo simulation used in Six Sigma analysis ...

Failure Analysis in Six Sigma Methods

Dyadem enables Maidstone to analyze its failure modes, eliminate root causes, improve quality, and operate efficiently.

... "Maidstone has saved hundreds of thousands of dollars through the use of Six Sigma methodology and Dyadem's FMEA Pro-7 Risk Management Software -- commonly used to improve quality in manufacturing but rarely seen in the consumer products sector. Maidstone produces more than 60 million donuts per week and wanted to ensure top quality while making sure its production operations were as efficient as possible. Dyadem has helped Maidstone significantly reduce costs while improving quality at its 400,000 square foot facility in Brantford, Ontario. " ...

Via Dyadem: Product Failure Analysis Software

Lean MES Manufacturing Execution Software Makes Inventory Visible

Manuvis introduces software version that integrates real-time inventory visibility and production metrics in dynamic operational dashbboard. The data visualization supports value stream mapping, queue performance monitoring, and asset utilization. ...

... "Whereas most manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) solutions focus on production machine output, few offer inventory visibility. Manuvis' FactoryMRI, built on lean manufacturing principles, offers superior analytical tools that simplify information exchange within an enterprise and provides a common way to help synchronize enterprise assets. These tools help eliminate waste and increase profits, whether uncovering process variations that cause quality defects, identifying sources of waste and helping find untapped capacity. And since data is obtained directly from production machines, total cost of ownership is reduced by eliminating the need for human data entry into PC's or operate bar code equipment. " ...

Via Manuvis: Real-Time Lean Manufacturing Capabilities

Six Sigma DMAIC: The As-Is Process Map

Creating pure water through reverse osmosis or other methods requires a Six Sigma process focus. The improvement team starts with an as-is process map, using the DMAIC process, to understand the opportunities to improve the operation.

... "The team constructed a detailed process map of the membrane manufacturing process, including the preparation and introduction of all raw materials and the testing / grading / dispositioning of each finished roll of membrane material. The exercise of writing an as-is process map created a forum for good communication and the chance to more critically analyze individual operations. " ...

Via Controlled Environments Magazine: Clean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Data Analysis Approach Improves Business Intelligence

For companies to reap the value of business intelligence, competence in data analysis is key to success. An enterprise with Six Sigma experience will have a head start due to the data analysis discipline instilled in the DMAIC process. ...

... "Most organizations don't do this, though through the Six Sigma programs that some companies, like GE run, many more people are now being trained in this way. Their use of information in decision making changes dramatically after this type of training. " ...

Via destinationCRM: Business Intelligence

Travel Management Efficiency Through Six Sigma

Travel manager uses Six Sigma to drive efficiencies in the travel management process and reduce overall travel costs. ...

... "Using the Six Sigma analytical process, Kelliher determined that these cancellations and exchanges were significantly bulking up Dominion's air costs. " ...

Via Business Travel News: 2007 Travel Manager Of The Year

Six Sigma Cycle Time Analysis

RFID benefits estimated with Six Sigma analysis. ...

... "CHEP estimates, using Six Sigma Kaizen analysis, found that 28 percent of end-to-end processing time could be saved per pallet delivery journey.
This equates to 49 minutes. " ...

Via Ferret: Australia RFID Pilot