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The Practical, Easytouse Guide To Lean Sigma Problemsolvinglean Sigma Delivers Results'If' You Use The Right Tools And Techniques. In 'Lean Sigma: A Practitioner'S Guide, ' Dr. Ian Wedgwood Captures Bestpractice Lean Sigma Experience From Multiple Projects And Industries, Helping Any Professional Identify The Solution That Will Work Best'And Implement It.' Wedgwood'S Exclusive 'Project Roadmaps' Present The Fastest, Most Effective Route To Solving A Wide Range Of Problemsand Explain 'Why' Those Solutions Make Sense. His 'Discovery Roadmaps' Help You Identify Potential Lean Sigma Projects, Even In Processes Where There Are No Obvious Targets. The Heart Of 'Lean Sigma' Is Wedgwood'S 48 Individual 'Tools Roadmaps': Stepbystep Instructions Revealing Exactly How And When To Use All These Lean Sigma Tools... 5 Whys 5S Affinity Anova Boxplots Capability Tools Cause & Effect Matrices Chisquare Control Charts Critical Path Analyses Customer Tools Demand Tools Doe Tools Fishbone Diagrams Handoff Maps Kpovs Load Charts Msa Tools Multicycle Analyses Multivari Studies Murphy'S Analyses Normality Tests Oee Pareto Charts Poka Yoke Process Fmea Process Variables (I/O) Maps Project Charter Pull Systems & Kanban Rapid Changeover Regression Sipoc Spaghetti Maps Spc Swimlane Maps Time Tools Whether You'Re A Green Belt, Black Belt, Master, Project Champion, Sponsor, Deployment Leader, Or Consultant, This Book Will Help You Use Lean Sigma To Solve Far More Problems, Far More Rapidly, And Far More Effectively. Dr. Ian Wedgwood, Executive Director Of Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Has More Than Ten Years Of Experience Using, Deploying, Training, And Consulting On Six Sigma And Lean Sigma. He Has Led And Facilitated Deployments In Industries Ranging From Electronics And Medical Devices To Chemicals And Health Care, And Has Trained And Mentored Numerous Executives, Champions, And Belts. He Holds A Ph.D. And Firstclass Honors Degree In Applied Mathematics From Scotland'S St. Andrew'S University. Chapter 1 Introduction 1Part I Project Roadmaps To Solve Business Problems Chapter 2 Definetools Roadmap Applied To The Beginning Of All Projects 13Chapter 3 Global Process Problems 23 A: Ontime Delivery Issues 23 B: Capacity Of Process Is Too Low 27 C: Rty, Defects, Accuracy, Quality, Scrap, And Rework Issues 29 D: % Uptime Is Too Low 33 E: Pace Of Process Too Slow 36 F: Process Has Enough Capacity, But Fails Intermittently 38 G: Process Has Enough Capacity, But Process Lead Time Is Too Long 41 H: Individual Steps Meet Takt, Global Process Does Not 44 I: Demand From The Customer Is Too Variable 47 J: Too Many Entity Types (Products) 51 K: High Schedule Variation 54 L: Measurement System Broken 60 M: Performance Characteristic Not Good Enough 63 N: Planned Maintenance Takes Too Long 64 O: Setup/Changeover Takes Too Long 65 P: Too Much Unplanned Maintenance 68 Q: Process Can'T Make Product At All 72 R: Resource Usage Is Too High (Headcount Reduction) 75 S: Inventory Is Too High 78 T: Waste/Process Loss Too High 82 U: High Forecast Variation 85 V: Not Enough Sales 89 W: Backlog Of Orders Is Too High 91 X: Payments Made To Suppliers Not Optimized 93 Y: Accounts Receivable Are Too High 95Chapter 4 Individual Step Process Problems 99Chapter 5 Controltools Used At The End Of All Projects 107Part Ii Roadmaps To Find Projects Where No Obvious Candidates Exist Chapter 6 Discoverytools Applied To Identify Projects 115Part Iii Roadmaps To Guide In The Practical Application Of Each Lean Sigma Tool Chapter 7 Tools 119 01: 5 Whys 119 02: 5S 122 03: Affinity 130 04: Anova 133 05: Box Plot 141 06: Capabilityattribute 143 07: Capabilitycontinuous 146 08: Cause & Effect (C&E) Matrix 153 09: Chisquare 157 10: Control Charts 163 11: Critical Path Analysis 171 12: Customer Interviewing 174 13: Customer Requirements Tree 183 14: Customer Surveys 186 15: Demand Profiling 193 16: Demand
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- Q: How many pages are in 'Lean SIGMA: A Practitioner's Guide'? A: This book contains four hundred sixty-one pages. It offers comprehensive coverage of Lean Sigma methodologies and tools.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is hardcover. This ensures durability and longevity for repeated use.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are seven point two inches in length, one point two inches in width, and nine point three inches in height. This makes it a convenient size for reading.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lean SIGMA: A Practitioner's Guide'? A: The author is Dr. Ian Wedgwood. He has extensive experience in Lean Sigma methodologies across various industries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lean Sigma? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides step-by-step instructions and best practices for Lean Sigma problem-solving.
- Q: Can experienced professionals benefit from this book? A: Yes, experienced professionals can also benefit. It includes advanced techniques and project roadmaps to enhance their Lean Sigma skills.
- Q: How can I apply the tools in this book? A: You can apply the tools by following the detailed roadmaps provided in each chapter, ensuring effective implementation of Lean Sigma.
- Q: Is this book relevant for quality control professionals? A: Yes, this book is highly relevant for quality control professionals. It covers essential Lean Sigma tools to improve processes and outcomes.
- Q: What safety measures are suggested in the book? A: The book emphasizes quality control and process optimization, which inherently promotes safety by minimizing errors and defects.
- Q: Does this book include case studies? A: Yes, it includes case studies from various industries, illustrating practical applications of Lean Sigma tools.
- Q: How should I store this book to maintain its condition? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage to the hardcover.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the seller for return or replacement options. Most retailers have customer service policies to handle such issues.
- Q: Can this book help with Lean Sigma project identification? A: Yes, it provides 'discovery roadmaps' to identify potential Lean Sigma projects, even when there are no obvious targets.
- Q: Are there any prerequisites to understanding the content? A: No formal prerequisites are needed, but familiarity with basic quality control concepts may enhance understanding.
- Q: Is there a warranty or return policy for this book? A: Return policies vary by seller, so check the specific retailer's terms for warranty and return information.