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- 1. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 1/9 All / Manufacturing / Process Design What are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? Powered by AI and the LinkedIn community Top experts in this article Selected by the community from 62 contributions. Learn more Contribute to 3 or more articles in this skill to be eligible to earn a Top Process Design Voice badge. Check back tomorrow for your updated progress. Start a contribution Rick Morrow President RPM EXEC View contribution · 8 1 Define the process 2 Measure the current state 3 Analyze the root causes 4 Improve the process 5 Control the process 6 Here’s what else to consider 22 · 62 Contributions Like Share Home Work Search My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 2. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 2/9 Quan Jiang, P.Eng, CSSBB Director Operational Excellence at Sodexo View contribution · 5 Gregg Miner Helping clients advance value delivery and advancing the understanding leans intent. View contribution · 35 Steven Wade Follow Senior Program Manager, at Triumph Aerospace Define & create Standard Work or Standard combination sheets - without it, there is no hope or opportunity for cycle time improvement. · 10 Like Brent Grazman Follow Quality & Quality Improvement Leader; leads Teams to achieve more than they thought they could. 1 Define the process The first step is to define the process you want to improve and its scope, goals, customers, and stakeholders. You can use tools such as SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) or COPIS (Customers, Outputs, Process, Inputs, Suppliers) to map out the high- level elements of the process and identify its boundaries and requirements. You can also use a project charter to document the problem statement, objectives, scope, team, timeline, and resources of the project. Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 3. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 3/9 IMO there are way too many high priests & priestesses out there. Purists who "know" the right tools and ways to apply them and will not budge. Define the process, problem, etc. (doesn't matter how-each team can do it their own way). … …see more · 9 Like Load more contributions Quan Jiang, P.Eng, CSSBB Follow Director Operational Excellence at Sodexo Again, some good contents. Here are my thoughts: 1. Map out and understand the baseline Process … …see more · 5 (edited) Like Rick Morrow Follow President RPM EXEC 2 Measure the current state The next step is to measure the current performance of the process and collect data on the cycle time and other relevant metrics. You can use tools such as value stream mapping (VSM) or process flowcharting to visualize the flow of the process and identify the value- added and non-value-added activities, delays, wastes, and bottlenecks. You can also use tools such as histograms, box plots, or control charts to analyze the distribution, variation, and stability of the cycle time data. Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 4. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 4/9 Good response. Manufacturing firms, especially in automotive, understand capability and reliability most succinctly is the outcome quantifying the Measure Phase deliverable and the measures should be the KPI(s) in the charter. The Measure Phase is often neglected or started late and thus missing the opportunity to motivate problem-solvers. It’s like watching a game but the scoreboard doesn’t display until the game is over. …see more · 8 (edited) Like Stephen Neal Follow Plant Manager at Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. An activity I find helpful in mapping the value-added vs non-value-added is making it visual. After identifying the process flow with a gemba walk, we’ll find a dry erase board or conference room wall and represent each process step with a post-it note. Green for value-added and Red for non- value-added. … …see more · 6 Like Load more contributions Pranshu Kulshrestha Follow Senior Process Engineer @ Synlait Milk | Quality Management Systems One thing I have found helpful here is a feedback loop to operations where shared learnings can be easily shared within and across teams for continuous improvement mindset 3 Analyze the root causes The third step is to analyze the data and identify the root causes of the cycle time variation and inefficiency. You can use tools such as fishbone diagrams, Pareto charts, or 5 Whys to categorize and prioritize the potential causes and drill down to the underlying factors. You can also use tools such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, or design of experiments (DOE) to test the relationships and interactions between the variables and the cycle time. Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 5. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 5/9 · 3 Like Angela Buckley, PhD Follow Translating Business Goals into Reality If the cycle time target is based only on machine, advanced tools such as DOE may be necessary. However, cycle time should include the operator. Root causing for an operator / operations generally is successful using basic tools such as 5W1H, 5G, Ishikawa (fishbone). · 1 Like Load more contributions Quan Jiang, P.Eng, CSSBB Follow Director Operational Excellence at Sodexo I see lots of organizations using Effort vs Impact tool to help prioritizing brainstorm ideas. A classic lean tool and can result in good engagement and process ownership. It is not only about the improvement plan. It is also about change management. … …see more · 2 (edited) Like 4 Improve the process The fourth step is to design and implement solutions to eliminate or reduce the root causes and improve the cycle time. You can use tools such as brainstorming, affinity diagrams, or nominal group technique to generate and organize ideas for improvement. You can also use tools such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), poka-yoke (mistake-proofing), or standard work to evaluate and mitigate the risks and ensure the quality and consistency of the process. Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 6. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 6/9 Angela Buckley, PhD Follow Translating Business Goals into Reality Evaluate the impacts of the root causes relative to the project metrics. Prioritize countermeasures based on this evaluation. Attack each root cause individually starting at the top of the prioritization list, while understanding its overall impact on the project metrics. By continuing to evaluate countermeasure impact throughout the project, you avoid sub-optimization. …see more · 2 Like Load more contributions Quan Jiang, P.Eng, CSSBB Follow Director Operational Excellence at Sodexo Process Control Plan should be the key output in this stage. I.E. based on the learnings, what should we manage moving forward to maintain the gain? A lean daily management system can help further strengthen the process management. … …see more · 2 (edited) Like Glenn Sommerville Operations Executive | Leadership Coach | Lean Practitioner | Organizational Culture & Change Facilitator 5 Control the process The final step is to monitor and control the process to sustain the cycle time improvement and prevent any deterioration or deviation. You can use tools such as SPC (Statistical Process Control), dashboards, or audits to track and display the cycle time performance and detect any anomalies or trends. You can also use tools such as PDCA (Plan-Do-Check- Act) or DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) to continuously review and improve the process based on feedback and data. Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
- 7. 1/6/24, 9:47 PMWhat are the best Six Sigma tools to optimize process cycle time? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-best-six-sigma-tools-optimize-process-cycle?contributionUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28articleSegment… 7/9 There needs to be a defined method, which the above points provide. There other similar methods. However, regardless of the method, the most effective steps to reduce cycle time is observation, involving those doing the work or process, and making it easier and less burden for them to do their job. · 1 Like Load more contributions Gregg Miner Follow Helping clients advance value delivery and advancing the understanding leans intent. Six sigma is NOT the right tool for cycle time reduction at the macro level. Lean and value stream mapping are the correct way to focus on velocity. If a process is plagued with defects then six sigma would be the right tool for those processes but not at the macro level. · 35 (edited) Like Rod (Radames) Toro Follow Retired Tools, overall, are overrated. What is needed is understanding the principles and the “why” behind the tool and then customizing for the specific situation. I use to think of digging into my Swiss Army knife of tools. I’ve also seen people have their “ favorite” tool. I have fallen into that trap myself. Now, I am more about asking questions and observing any situation first. After that is done—most of the time that takes time— I usually modify, combine “tools” to deliver optimal solutions. …see more · 15 Like 6 Here’s what else to consider This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add? Add your perspective Home My Network Jobs Messaging Notifications Me Learning
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