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National Guard
Black Belt Training
Module 15
Measure Roadmap
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CPI Roadmap – Measure
8-STEP PROCESS
6. See
1.Validate 2. Identify 3. Set 4. Determine 5. Develop 7. Confirm 8. Standardize
Counter-
the Performance Improvement Root Counter- Results Successful
Measures
Problem Gaps Targets Cause Measures & Process Processes
Through
Define Measure Analyze Improve Control
TOOLS
•Process Mapping
ACTIVITIES
• Map Current Process / Go & See •Process Cycle Efficiency/TOC
• Identify Key Input, Process, Output Metrics •Little’s Law
• Develop Operational Definitions •Operational Definitions
• Develop Data Collection Plan •Data Collection Plan
• Validate Measurement System •Statistical Sampling
• Collect Baseline Data •Measurement System Analysis
• Identify Performance Gaps •TPM
• Estimate Financial/Operational Benefits •Generic Pull
• Determine Process Stability/Capability •Setup Reduction
• Complete Measure Tollgate •Control Charts
•Histograms
•Constraint Identification
•Process Capability
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Tollgate Requirements - Measure
NG CPI BLACK BELT TOLLGATE REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT DELIVERABLES NGB COMMENTS
MEASURE
Current State Detailed Process Map / VSM Mandatory VSM (value stream map)
Key Input, Process, and Output Metrics Mandatory What to measure
Operational Definitions Mandatory What to measure
Data Collection Plan Mandatory How, who, when, etc
Baseline Statistics Mandatory Center, variation
Control Charts Recommended Varies by project
Process Capability Analysis Mandatory Ability to meet cust req
Measurement System Analysis Mandatory Accuracy of data
Estimated Financial & Operational Benefits Mandatory
Storyboard / A3 Mandatory 1-page proj summary
Barriers/Issues/Risks Mandatory
Quick Wins Recommended
Lessons Learned Optional
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What other comments or questions
do you have?
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