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  1. Understanding the 6Ms: A Powerful Tool for Problem-Solving

    Jan 22, 2025 · Problems weighing your proejct down? Your team might benefit from using the 6Ms during your next problem-solving session.

  2. Fishbone Diagrams: A Powerful Tool for Root Cause Analysis

    Feb 10, 2025 · The fishbone diagram is used to drill down and do root cause analysis. Find out how to use this effective tool in your problem-solving.

  3. The Fundamentals of Cause-and-effect (aka Fishbone) Diagrams

    Nov 18, 2013 · A popular means for identifying the causes of a particular problem, or effect, is the aptly named cause-and-effect diagram. As the completed graphic resembles the bones of a fish, it is also …

  4. Standardized Residuals: Insights into Calculations, Interpretations ...

    Jan 27, 2025 · What are standardized residuals? Get the nitty gritty on how to calculate, interpret, and use standardized residuals from your data.

  5. Cause & Effect Archives - isixsigma.com

    Feb 10, 2025 · As the completed graphic resembles the bones of a fish, it is also commonly referred to as a “fishbone” diagram (Figure 1). The head of the “fish” is the problem statement, such as “late …

  6. SIPOC Leads to Process Mapping and Project Selection

    Feb 26, 2010 · Companies new to Six Sigma need an agreed-upon, easily communicated picture of current processes ("as is" state). Building a SIPOC diagram is a good starting point.

  7. DMAIC: The Five Steps to Process Improvement Success

    Jun 3, 2023 · DMAIC is a data-driven process-improvement methodology that focuses on properly identifying the problem, utilizing data to determine the root cause, developing and implementing the …

  8. PDCA vs. OODA: What's the Difference? - isixsigma.com

    Nov 2, 2024 · PDCA and OODA are both used for continuous improvement. PDCA is a top-down approach that is conceived by the company’s leaders, OODA has an inverted perspective.

  9. Exploring Cpk: An Essential Metric for Quality Control

    Oct 12, 2024 · What is Cpk? Learn how this valuable calculation can provide insights into all facets of your production and organization.

  10. 6M Archives - isixsigma.com

    Nov 18, 2013 · As the completed graphic resembles the bones of a fish, it is also commonly referred to as a “fishbone” diagram (Figure 1). The head of the “fish” is the problem statement, such as “late …