The Power of 5 Whys to get Results
The 5 Whys technique is a simple yet effective problem-solving method as part of the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tool kit that involves asking “why” five times to identify the root cause of a problem.…
Standard Work Instructions
In the manufacturing sector, standard work instructions are a crucial tool for ensuring the consistent and effective performance of tasks and processes. They have their origins in the lean manufacturing principles, which were developed in…
5S Workplace Organisation
A work environment can be made more effective, efficient, and safer by using the 5S methodology. It was created as a component of the Toyota Production System, which aims to reduce waste and boost manufacturing efficiency,…
Poka-Yoke: Mistake and error proofing
Poka-Yoke, commonly referred to as mistake-proofing or error-proofing, is a technique used to avoid mistakes or errors in commercial or industrial operations. Poka-Yoke attempts to improve the quality of goods and services, lower rework and…
Visual Management
Visual Management is one of the key tools in the Continuous Improvement Lean tool kit and has value in being used in every working environment. Visual management can present itself in many ways in the…
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a range of tools and techniques used to establish the true root cause of a problem so that a solution can be implemented to address the root cause, rather than…
Scatter Plots
Within Lean Six Sigma projects we have a range of data analysis tools we can use to analyse and interpret data to understand what is happening in the services, products or processes we have observed.…
Histogram Basics
Within Lean Six Sigma projects we have a range of data analysis tools we can use to analyse and interpret data to understand what is happening in the services, products or processes we have observed.…
Data Analysis – Pareto Diagrams (80 20 rule)
The Pareto Principle, also called the 80/20 rule, suggests that 20 percent of the causes lead to 80 percent of the effects. It is also called the law of the vital few: The vital few…
Basic data types and analysis methods
There are different types of data in statistics, that are collected, analysed, interpreted, and presented in different ways. Data is individual pieces of information that are recorded and used for the intent of analysis. By…
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