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X-Y Prioritization Matrix

by Wegner, Ed

Great tool in helping to focus-in on most important factors..

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Analyze
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Project Selection Index

by Cortez, Reymundo

This is a very simple tool that helps in the efficient selection of improvement projects..

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define
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Simple QFD Matrix

by Bersbach, Peter

QFD connects the voice of the customer needs and wants (the Whats) to the capabilities, techniques, or approaches (the Hows) an organization can leverage to meet those needs. It is used in the DMAIC Define step to capture the customer needs, and in the Im..

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define, DMAIC: Improve
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Wilcoxon - Mann - Whitney Rank Sum Test

by Christolear, Dean

This spreadsheet performs a Wilcoxon - Mann - Whitney Rank Sum Test to look for statistical differences between two groups of data. This is a non-parametric test that can be used regardless of the underlying distribution (normal, Binomial, Poisson etc)...

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Improve
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SIPOC Diagram Template 2

by Burke, Jamie

A SIPOC diagram is used to graphically outline all the relevant elements of a process improvement project. The tool can help those newer to DMAIC to grasp the systems aspect of process definition...

  • Filetype: vsd
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define, DMAIC: Measure
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Detailed Process Map Template

by Burke, Jamie

Detailed process maps are used to identify sources of variation, opportunities for improvement, and help characterize the relationships Y = f(x). They are helpful in identifying the key inputs (X's) and output variables (Y's). Key inputs into the process..

  • Filetype: ppt
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define
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T and F Tests

by Christolear, Dean

This spreadsheet performs a two sample t test and F test at 95% confidence to look for statistical differences between two groups of data. The F test evaluates the variance of the two data sets. The t test evaluates the average (or mean) of the two data s..

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Improve
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Project Ticket Template

by McCain, Cecelia

This tool is used to define the framework (or charter) for a quality planning or quality improvement project. It is designed to avoid project scope creep by keeping the project focused on the defined objectives and deliverables. It also helps to identify..

  • Filetype: doc
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define
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SIPOC Diagram template

by Duffy, Grace

A SIPOC diagram is used to graphically outline all the relevant elements of a process improvement project. The tool can help those newer to DMAIC to grasp the systems aspect of process definition. The center process block is where the flowchart or process..

  • Filetype: doc
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define; DMAIC: Measure
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OEE Template

by Rupert, Charlie

Automates the OEE calculation once the data is entered. The second sheet helps to assess the variable costs associated with its current performance level...

  • Filetype: xls
  • Keywords:Tools and Templates, DMAIC: Define

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