How do you select and prioritize the most critical processes for improvement using Six Sigma?

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If you want to improve your business performance and customer satisfaction, you need to identify and optimize the processes that matter most. Six Sigma is a powerful methodology that helps you do that by applying data-driven and systematic tools to eliminate defects and reduce variation. But how do you select and prioritize the most critical processes for improvement using Six Sigma? In this article, you will learn about four steps that can help you apply the principles of Kaizen, or continuous improvement, to your Six Sigma projects.

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1 Define your goals and scope

The first step is to define your goals and scope for your Six Sigma project. What are the key objectives and metrics that you want to achieve or improve? How do they align with your customer needs and expectations, as well as your strategic vision and values? What are the boundaries and limitations of your project, such as time, budget, resources, and stakeholders? By clarifying your goals and scope, you can focus on the processes that are most relevant and impactful for your business.

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Daniel E Erz, MBA, PMP, LSS Black Belt

"I never lose, I win or I learn", Nelson Mandela...........
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Assuming your process output is balanced to the demand for the service or product, Bottle-Neck analysis is a good place to begin.

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Bruce Andersen

Lean Information Resource at Retired
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First and foremost I do not recommend six sigma projects. There are many more tools to consider that are much more impactful. As for project selection look at two areas of the enterprise; culture and customer. What issues are affecting customers and is there a need to change the culture to be more Lean driven?

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Basima Ja'ara

Ph.D. in Management | PMP/PMI, ISTQB, ITIL, WCM Portal, EOT | Creativity & Innovation
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1. Define critical processes: Identify processes impacting quality, cost, or customer satisfaction. 2. Prioritize based on impact: Assess processes based on defects, delays, or inefficiencies. 3. Analyze root causes: Use data analysis to identify key factors affecting process performance. 4. Implement improvements: Develop and deploy solutions to address root causes. 5. Monitor and sustain: Continuously measure performance and adjust as needed for ongoing improvement.

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José Tapia

Candidato a GDO - GDP - GDM | Jefe de turno | Profesional senior en materia QHSE | Gestión de producción & operaciones | Liderazgo para la innovación | Mejora continua | 1x??LinkedIn Top Voice |
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Supongamos que trabajas en una planta de manufactura y has identificado que los tiempos de inactividad de las máquinas son un problema significativo. Siguiendo los pasos anteriores: Definición de Objetivos: Estableces como objetivo reducir los tiempos de inactividad en un 30% en los próximos 6 meses. Recopilación de Datos: Utilizas gráficos de control para monitorear los tiempos de inactividad y un diagrama de Pareto para identificar las principales causas. Matriz de Prioridad: Evalúas los procesos en función del impacto en la producción, implementación de mejoras. Selección de Proyectos: Decides enfocarte en mejorar el mantenimiento preventivo de las máquinas, ya que tiene un alto impacto potencial.

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2 Identify potential processes for improvement

The next step is to identify potential processes for improvement within your scope. You can use various methods to collect and analyze data about your current processes, such as process mapping, value stream mapping, SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers), fishbone diagrams, Pareto charts, and surveys. The aim is to find the gaps, inefficiencies, errors, and waste in your processes that affect your performance and customer satisfaction. You can also benchmark your processes against best practices or industry standards to identify opportunities for improvement.

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3 Prioritize the processes based on impact and feasibility

The third step is to prioritize the processes based on their impact and feasibility. To evaluate and rank each process, you can use a matrix or a scoring system, taking into account criteria such as the impact on your goals and metrics, customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as the feasibility of improvement based on resources, skills, risks, and benefits. Other factors such as urgency, alignment, stakeholder support, and innovation potential should also be taken into consideration. Ultimately, the goal is to select processes that have the highest impact and feasibility, and discard or defer those with the lowest.

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Nicolas Ariel Ferrigno

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A good way to evaluate which projects should be implemented first is to evaluate the "easiness" of the project and the impact that is has for the organization. An easy project with high impact should be considered first and the ones that takes lots of efforts and resources and have low impact should be considered least. This is a simple way to determine your priorities and have a starting point. The matrix will have Low/High Easiness on one axis and Low/High Impact on the other one.

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4 Implement and monitor the improvement actions

The final step is to implement and monitor the improvement actions for the selected processes. You can use the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) framework or the PDCA (plan, do, check, act) cycle to guide your improvement actions. The key is to follow a structured and data-driven approach to test, validate, and refine your solutions, and to measure and track your results and outcomes. You should also involve your team members and stakeholders in the improvement process, and solicit their feedback and suggestions. By doing so, you can foster a culture of Kaizen, or continuous improvement, in your organization.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Giuliano Gozzi

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1 Define your goals and scope

2 Identify potential processes for improvement

3 Prioritize the processes based on impact and feasibility

4 Implement and monitor the improvement actions

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