See attached file for format. Analyze Assignment: Submit an Analyze Definition Document which will demonstrate your ability to analyze a problem situation using the Analyze Phase of DMAIC. Expectations: ? Differentiate the various relevant aspects of the situation and analyze the problem at the Blackbelt level us
see attached The Assembly Department Manager (the same one as used before) now concerned about the scrap rate that he sees on the Quarterly Scrap Rate Report for his department. The weekly scrap rate data is shown here. Week Scrap/ Rework 1 9.8% 2 9.4% 3 11.9% 4 7.8% 5 12.1% 6 10.0% 7 11.6% 8 11.8% 9 5.8% 10 9.7%
Honda Civic Hybrid Hypothesis Honda has history of environmental leadership and the company has carried its tradition along by getting recognized as country's greenest automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The Honda's most innovative offering has been with Civic Hybrid. The company boasts of providing adva
See attached file for graphs. As the Quality Manager for Excellent Manufacturing Company you have received the Quarterly Production Report. This shows that the latest 13 weeks of the production output and hours worked in each department. The Assembly Department Manager would like to know if there is a way that the data can be
See the attached file. Submit a Problem Measurement Document which will demonstrate your ability to measure a problem situation using the Measure Phase of DMAIC. * Differentiate the various relevant aspects of the situation and define the problem at the Blackbelt level using various tools of the Measure Phase. * O
Please read the following article (along with the others in the required readings) and learn how Cessna went through a very substantial and well-documented quality initiative program to improve its logistics systems. Cessna aims to drive SCM to its very core, Purchasing; Boston; Jun 6, 2002; James P Morgan. Abstract:
Consider Ford or any major company. Integrate the statistical concepts and six sigma principles and turn in your one page paper addressing the following questions : 1) Show you understanding of Control Charts. 2) Discuss how control chart can help this organization? Which chart would you use, R Chart, C Chart, X-bar Chart
Super Cola Bottles soft drinks labeled "net weight 16 ounces." An overall process average of 16.01 ounces has been found by taking several batches of samples, in which each sample contained 5 bottles. The average range of the process is .25 ounce. Determine the upper and lower control limit for averages in this process. Hint:
According to the Japanese National Land Agency, average land prices in central Tokyo soared 49% in the first six months of 1995. An international real estate investment company wants to test this claim against the alternative that the average price did not rise by 49%, at a 0.01 level of significance. (sample size 18, average 3
Assignment: Generate a DMAIC Project Plan. Consider General Electric. Explore the quality issues that are occurring in this company and determine one possible issue that can be a Six Sigma project. The best project is one that is occurring in your area of responsibility. If there is no opportunity there, then consult your co-wor
See the attached file. Assignment: How is DMAIC used on Six Sigma Projects? Read the following two cases about two Six Sigma projects. Analyze how each one used the DMAIC process to solve the problem. Write a paper comparing and contrasting the two projects. Assignment Expectations: Be sure to include the following: What a
Suppose in the manufacturing process, a part needs to be 2.5 inches. Due to the random errors, it cannot be 2.5 inches exactly. Here are some readings from the inspectors. Please find the % of gauge error. Please also state how the gauge verification improves the performance of a manufacturing process. Master Part Diameter R
As a consultant hired by the Hotel Escargo management team, you have been asked to collect data on the three main areas of focus (check-in, check-out, and hotel offerings) and graph the data to identify any issue occurrences. Use the hotel information provided here. Collect the data, create graphs and/or tables, and describe any
As a consultant hired by the Hotel Escargo management team, you have been asked to collect data on the three main areas of focus (check-in, check-out, and hotel offerings) and graph the data to identify any issue occurrences. Use the hotel information provided here. Collect the data, create graphs and/or tables, and describe any
Six Sigma process applied to the hospital setting with clear examples related to the hospital laboratory and the hospital discharge process.
How are hospital's implementing six sigma? Full description of the Six Sigma process / principles = DMAIC process in the hospital setting.
After reviewing the results of the employee survey, the senior leadership team identified several areas for improvement. One of the issues is the quality and safety in the production department. The department managers meet with you to discuss implementing a safety and quality process improvement process (PIP) within their de
Although much of the regulatory focus of corporate ethics and compliance is driven by financial measures, the integrity of an organization also has to focus on non-financial areas of performance. List and describe three models that have been developed to capture structural and behavioral organizational ethical performance.
1. Do an Internet search for "Six Sigma" quality programs. Browse through the search results and (a) identify at least three companies that offer Six Sigma training and (b) compile a list of companies that have implemented Six Sigma programs in their pursuit of operational excellence. Be sure to cite all URLs (Web addresses)
A process is generally considered to be in control when a. there are no sample points outside the control limits b. most points are near the center line, without many being close to the control limits c. sample points are randomly distributed equally above and below the center line d. all of the above are true The ratio
Your company's reputation is the foundation of future business, if you have a good quality and control processes in place, you can monitor the quality of your work and products. Discuss your approach to quality control of projects and personnel. What software could assist you in this task? ? -Discuss the importance of qualit
Provide a brief explanation of the Six Sigma program and how it can help evaluate a strategy plan. 2 paragraphs.
Describe the two of the most important indicators that measure performance in a company, unit or department. Is the compensation tied directly to those indicators? Can you tie those indicators to the indicators used at the next level in this company?
The operations manager is faced with a multitude of responsibilities. Among those responsibilities is the need to control quality. This is achieved through the creation and use of statistical control processes (SPCs). SPCs are designed to inspect, identify, and measure manufacturing and service operations to ensure the necessary
1. Give one example of service recovery. 2. Give one example of service guarantee. 3. What is "poke-yoke"? Give one example. 4. What is 5S framework? Give one example of each "S." 5. What are 7 basic types of wastes (mudas) in any process? Give example of each muda. 6. What are five steps (elements) of Lean Thinking a
Case Themes Strategy, Competitive Fitness of the Business, and Financial Results Sigma Motion, Inc. is doing well. It is growing the top line and retains healthy profit margins and respectable bottom line results even in the middle of a capital investment contraction not seen since 1989. The consolidation of manufacturing plan
Sample Observations Number 1 2 3 4 5 1 0.486 0.499 0.493 0.511 0.481 2 0.499 0.506 0.516 0.494 0.529 3 0.496 0.5 0.515 0.488 0.521 4 0.495 0.506 0.483 0.487 0.489 5 0.472 0.502 0.526 0.469 0.481 6 0.473 0.495 0.507 0.493 0.506 7 0.495 0.512 0.49 0.471 0.504 8 0.525 0.501 0.498 0.474 0.485 9 0.497 0.501 0.
1. What is process capability? Provide an example of how it can be used in a global organization. What special considerations should be given to a global organization compared with a more local business? 2. In what ways does your organization rely on statistical process control? As organizations seek to become more effective
Describe both DMAIC and DMADV. When is one used instead of the other? Include scholar references.
Using the case: "G.E.'s Two-Decade Transformation..." (Harvard Business School case, no. 9-399-150) by Christopher A. Bartlett and Meg Wozny: 1. How difficult a challenge did Welch face in 1981. How effectively did he take charge? 2. What was Welch's objective in the series of initiative he launched in the late 1980?s and