2. Seven Quality Tools
• Cause and Effect Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
• Flow Charts
• Check sheets
• Histograms
• Pareto Charts
• Control Charts
• Scatter Diagrams
3. Ishikawa diagram
A common use of the Ishikawa diagram is in product design, to
identify desirable factors leading to an overall effect.
It is known as a fishbone diagram because of its shape.
Fishbone diagram (also known as Ishikawa diagram) was created
with the goal of identifying and grouping the causes which generate
a quality problem
Fishbone diagram become a very useful instrument in risk
identification stage.
4. Ishikawa diagram
Purpose: Graphical representation of
the trail leading to the root cause of a
problem
How is it done?
Decide which quality characteristic,
outcome or effect you want to
examine (may use Pareto chart)
Backbone –draw straight line
Ribs – categories
Medium size bones –secondary
causes
Small bones – root causes
5. Cause & Effect Diagrams Sample
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6. Pareto Chart
Purpose:
Prioritize problems.
It is a type of chart that contains
both bars and a line graph, where
individual values are represented in
descending order by bars, and the
cumulative total is represented by
the line.
How is it done?
Create a preliminary list of problem
classifications.
Tally the occurrences in each problem
classification.
Arrange each classification in order
from highest to lowest
Construct the bar chart
7. Pareto Chart
Benefits:
Pareto analysis helps graphically
display results so the significant
few problems emerge from the
general background
It tells you what to work on first
8. Poka Yoke
Poka-Yoke was developed by Shigeo Shingo from
Toyota Motors as a tool to achieve Zero Defects.
• The process of Zero Defects is also known as “Mistake
Proofing” or “Fail-Safe”.
• By taking over repetitive tasks or actions that depend on
vigilance or memory, Poka-Yoke can free workers’ time
and mind to pursue more value added activities.
9. Poka Yoke
Every inspection method has weaknesses.
• Prevention of defects is better than detection.
• Poka-yoke devices can be applied within any process.
• Focus on the critical functions and actions.
• Sources of defects can be challenged and eliminated.
10. Poka Yoke
Mistake-proofing systems
Does not rely on operators
catching mistakes
Inexpensive Point of Origin
inspection
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