The first step in all quality methodologies. Specify the necessary resources, business case and goals and share with the whole team for a better understanding of the project objectives.

Construct macro maps and detailed process maps for a better understanding of the process steps. Identify value adds, non-value adds and non-value adds but necessary. Document steps to eliminate non-value adds.

Construct Value Stream Maps and identify cycle times and non-value add times such that the flow of materials and information may be optimized to meet customers expectations

Identify and baseline project CTQs. Sigmatix generates tasks at the right time to remind the responsible persons to track all project metrics.

Identify the Xs applicable for the Lean Six Sigma project.

Collaboratively capture all the potential causes for the given problem.

Use Cause and effect matrix tool to rate all project Xs to capture potential Xs.

We provide Attribute R&R and Gage R&R to evaluate a measurement system in regard to variability

Lean Six Sigma practitioners use this tool to identify potential problems and their impact on a process. A well-documented failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) with action plans can help a lot in designing a robust process.

Use the in-built pareto tool to quickly identify the vital few and the trivial many.

Belts can use this organizational technique to help streamline management processes.

Use this tool to document all control measures identified by the Belt, the person responsible for tracking these, the decision rule/corrective action and the frequency of such events.

Use it to track all action items identified as part of the project

Use this to track identified repeating actions/audits even after the active phases of the project are over.

Project Transition Action Plan is used to capture all action items to implement to realize the improvements identified as part of the project. The built-in task management system tracks the timely implementation of action items by the persons responsible.

Compare different proposals and strategies. Choose the ones which best match the project goals.