Lean and Six Sigma Flashcards
What is the main principle of the Lean methodology?
the removal of waste within an operation. By optimizing process steps and eliminating waste, only value is added at each phase of production.
What are some waste types the lean method aims to get rid of?
-Defects
-Excess processing
-Overproduction
-Waiting
-Inventory
-Transportation
-Motion
-Non utilized talent
What can certain waste in an organization be attributed to?
-Lack of proper documentation
-Lack of process standards
-Not understanding the customers’ needs
-Lack of effective communication
-Lack of process control
-Inefficient process design
-Failures of management
What are the Pillars of 5S
-Sort
-Set in Order
-Shine
-Standardize
-Sustain
Define Sort in 5S
Remove all items not needed for current production operations and leave only the bare essentials.
Define Set in Order in 5S
Arrange needed items so that they are easy to use. Label items so that anyone can find them or put them away.
Define Shine in 5S
Keep everything in the correct place. Clean your workspace every day.
Define Standardize
Perform the process in the same way every time.
What is Kanban?
a visualization tool that enables you to optimize the flow of your team’s work. It gives the team a visual display to identify what needs to be done and when. The Kanban board uses cards that are moved from left to right to show progress and help your team coordinate the work
Define Sustain in 5S
Make a habit of maintaining correct procedures and instill this discipline in your team.
What is Six Sigma?
a methodology used to reduce variations by ensuring that quality processes are followed every time.
Where does the term “Six Sigma” come from?”
originates from statistics and generally means that items or processes should have 99.9996% quality.
What are the seven key principles of Six Sigma
1.)Always focus on the customer
2.)Identify and understand how the work gets done.
3.)Make your processes flow smoothly.
4.)Reduce waste and concentrate on value
5.)Stop defects by removing variation
6.)Involve and collaborate with your team
7.)Approach improvement activity in a systematic way
What is Lean Six Sigma?
The two methodologies can being used together to increase benefits. The tools used in Lean, such as Kanban boards and 5S, build quality in processes from the beginning. Products developed using Lean methods are then inspected or tested using Six Sigma standards. The products that do not meet these standards are rejected.
What is DMAIC
The Six Sigma Methodology comprises five data-driven stages — Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC). When fully implemented, DMAIC standardizes an organization’s problem-solving approach and shapes how it ideates new process solutions.
