Articles on Six Sigma - Measure Phase

Six Sigma – Introduction to Measure Phase

The mention of the Measure phase of the Six Sigma module brings into mind pictures of statisticians performing complex operations...

Six Sigma – Outputs in the Measure Phase

A large amount of work needs to be done in the measure phase. This work also has a large impact...

What is a Detailed Process Map ?

The first step in the measure phase of a six sigma project is to create a detailed process map of...

How to Create a Detailed Process Map ?

Step 1: Decide Between a Normal Process Map v/s Swim Lanes Process maps can be built in the usual way...

Identify the Vital Inputs in Six Sigma Project

The list derived from the detailed process map needs to be shortlisted. This can be done in multiple ways. The...

Converting Data to Information: The goal of a six sigma project is not to produce an overwhelming amount of data...

Different types of Data and its Importance

Data can be described as the backbone of any six sigma project. This is because the whole idea of six...

Shapes of Data and Characteristics of Shape

The shape of the data determines the type of tools that can be used to draw conclusions from it. Here...

Data Collection Plan

A data collection plan is a detailed document. It describes the exact steps as well as the sequence that needs...

Different Types of Data Sampling Techniques

The method which is adopted to collect the sample obviously has large implications on the conclusions drawn from that sample....

Importance of Measurement Systems Analysis

Measurement Systems analysis is an integral part of the Six Sigma project. No matter what project is being conducted under...

Causes of Measurement Variation

The purpose of measurement system is to validate the measurements before they are considered as factual data and used as...

Linearity and Resolution

Apart from accuracy and precision, there are more factors that determine the soundness of a measurement system. Two of these...

Measurement Systems Analysis is a complicated exercise. However, Six Sigma provides a step by step procedure to conduct it. Also,...