iGrafx is a parter of the Lean Six Sigma Group and International Standard for Lean Six Sigma (ISLSS)

1. A Proven Standard for Six Sigma
iGrafx Process for Six iGrafx® Process™ for Six Sigma is the most full-featured, easy to use
Sigma is ideal for: process analysis and simulation tool available and is specifically designed
to help Six Sigma professionals understand and improve their processes.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belts
iGrafx Process for Six Sigma provides all of the functionality in iGrafx®
• Six Sigma Green Belts
FlowCharter® and iGrafx® Process™ plus integration with Minitab® and
• Six Sigma Black Belts
JMP® to run Rapid Design of Experiments, log simulation results, and Six
• Six Sigma Master
Black Belts Sigma method support .
• Lean Six Sigma
Practitioners
• Lean Practitioners
Meet your objectives in:
• Six Sigma
• Lean Six Sigma
• Lean
Easily create:
• Flowcharts
• Process Maps
• Swimlane® Diagrams Key Feature Benefit
• Value Stream Maps Intelligent Swimlane® Minimize time to create and edit process maps, and communicate cross-
• Cause & Effect Diagrams Diagrams department process dependencies.
• FMEA Spreadsheets Design of Experiments Identify optimal changes by designing and performing full factorial experiments
(DOE) in a risk-free environment.
• Pick Charts
• SIPOC Diagrams Data Fitting Improve accuracy of the process model and simulation results through statistical
fitting of real world data.
• BPMN Diagrams
Integration with Reduce project time and error through a direct integration with other essential
• Customized Templates Minitab® and JMP® Six Sigma tools.
• And more Visual Trace Visualize and inspect simulations to enhance understanding and validate
models.
Plus: Cause and Effect Describe causes with linked fishbone and pareto chart views. Understand
Diagrams which actions will make the biggest positive impact.
• Integration with Prioritization and Spotlight improvement opportunities and mitigate failure mode effects faster
Minitab® and JMP® Failure Mode with color-coded spreadsheets linked to processes and activities.
Spreadsheets
• Discrete Event Simulation
• Design of Experiments Extended Value Save time editing and updating your VSMs, and create a lean view that
Stream Maps crosses plant, divisional, and company boundaries.
• Resource Modeling
Multiple Scenario Identify optimal changes through comprehensive “what-if” analysis.
• “What-If” Analysis Analysis
• Tabular & Graphical Create Reports from View simulation results through tabular and graphical reports that show side-
Reports Simulation Data by-side comparison of individual and aggregated statistics.
Custom Distributions Easily create distributions to model reality.
PDF Publishing Share your process models as PDF documents as well as HTML and Microsoft®
Office documents.
Visio® Import Reduce development time by leveraging legacy content.

2. Increase Customer Satisfaction and integration with both Minitab and
Lower Costs JMP—a feature unique to iGrafx.
Many organizations use customer
A Pillar of Process Excellence
satisfaction, shareholder value and bottom
line results to measure success. Six Sigma iGrafx Process for Six Sigma is a
is a proven methodology for improving powerful tool for Six Sigma
these metrics and iGrafx Process for Six professionals, but excels when
Sigma is a proven tool within the Six Sigma integrated with other iGrafx
components to form an enterprise
community.
wide approach to process excellence.
iGrafx Process for Six Sigma provides a When coupled with a client/server
visual framework for exposing hidden based central repository like iGrafx®
factories, bottlenecks and other inefficien- Process Central® or iGrafx® Enterprise
cies, enabling “quick hit” improvements. Central®, the iGrafx solution will help iGrafx is an integrated suite of software
and services for process excellence.
Additionally, multi-factor and multi- you bridge the gap between the major
response Design of Experiments ( DOE) organization constituencies— IT, process
can be executed as a risk-free simulation initiatives and business analysts—to ensure Looking for a jumpstart
without impacting the real process. Then, a level of process consistency, management, with iGrafx?
simulation results can be analyzed in history and control across the enterprise. Our training and consulting
services can help you apply the
greater detail through a seamless power of iGrafx even faster.
For more information, please
visit www.iGrafx.com/services.
The DMAIC Methodology Leverage expertise for a
iGrafx Process for Six Sigma has specific functionality to help users move through higher ROI
the five inter-connected phases of the DMAIC methodology: iGrafx tools are used by thousands
of organizations throughout the
DEFINE • Process Maps • Pareto Charts world. Learn more at:
the problem and • Value Stream Maps • SIPOC Diagrams www.iGrafx.com
document the process • Cause and Effect Diagrams • Layout Diagrams info@iGrafx.com
(503) 404-6050
MEASURE • Calculate costs, units, cycle times, resource utilization, process efficiency
the process performance • Establish process capability by measuring defect levels
• Calculate Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY)
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Capture transaction level statistics for detailed process analysis
ANALYZE • Determine causes of defects
data and process maps • Unveil opportunities for improvement Global Headquarters
• Perform “what-if” analysis through simulation and reporting 7585 SW Mohawk Street
• Fit empirical data to improve accuracy of results Tualatin, OR 97062
• Integrate with Minitab and JMP Tel.: 503.404.6050
Fax: 503.691.2451
info@iGrafx.com
IMPROVE • Run multiple simulation scenarios in a risk-free environment www.iGrafx.com
the current state process • Design and perform full factorial DOE
• Identify improved process EMEA Headquarters
Dr.-Johann-Heitzer-Str. 2
CONTROL • Centrally manage all processes and related information * 85757 Karlsfeld
the improved process • Manage process knowledge and documentation through version control * Germany
• Share best practices through publication of approved process Tel.: +49 8131 3175 100
• Ensure improved process is deployed Fax: +49 8131 3175 101
info.de@iGrafx.com
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For contact details visit:
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