As we journey through the Lean Six Sigma path, we keep encountering new strategies, methodologies, and principles. Today, let's delve into an influential system design approach that helps to simplify and streamline our operations – the Axiomatic Design. Breaking Down Axiomatic Design Axiomatic design is a system design methodology that … [Read more...]
Harnessing the Power of Prioritization Matrix in Six Sigma
A Prioritization Matrix is a simple yet powerful tool used in decision-making scenarios. Imagine being a Six Sigma practitioner, tasked with numerous improvement projects, each vying for attention, but the resources are limited. Here, the Prioritization Matrix comes to the rescue. It helps you rank and prioritize projects or tasks based on their … [Read more...]
Improve Phase Toll-gate review
When you get to the end of the Improve Phase, you will usually have a toll-gate review meeting with the team to make sure that you are ready to go onto the next phase (Control). You will go through the results that you've achieved so far, and check that your project is on the right track. It's also worth having a checklist that you can go … [Read more...]
Toyota Production System (TPS): Redefine Efficiency
The Toyota Production System (TPS) is a philosophy of work design grounded in enhancing efficiency and eliminating waste. Introduced by Toyota, this systematic approach to production has greatly influenced the automotive industry-- becoming a globally recognized benchmark. The Two Pillars The Toyota Production System rests on two core … [Read more...]
Theory of constraints
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is the idea that the main limiter on the speed of a system is the weakest element, with other issues having relatively smaller effect. The method is then to tackle this weakest element to improve it as much as possible. It was first introduced by Eliyahu Goldratt in 1984. Constraint is the weakest link in the … [Read more...]