Within this essay I am going to critically analyse Six Sigma concepts in relation to contemporary software development projects. To do this I am going to research different topics of the Six Sigma focused on software development project. To begin with I am going to give an overview of the history of Six Sigma focusing on explaining aspects of its methodological development and give a detailed description of contemporary Six Sigma methodology. Finally I am going to analyse the central concepts of
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Painting 14 6.1.3 Assembly 14 6.2 Human recourse and training of new employees 15 6.3 Current quality system 15 6.3.1 5S at Dal-Bo 16 7 Data collecting 16 8 Data analysing 17 8.1 Pareto analysis 17 8.2 Ishikawa diagram (fishbone diagram) 19 8.3 Statistical Process Control 21 8.4 Sub conclusion 22 9 Lean boards 22 9.1 Lean boards at Dal-Bo 23 9.2 Content of a lean board 23 9.2.1 Quality goals and strategy: 23 9.2.2 Errors that
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e Cascade Seating Inc. Cascade Seating Inc. adalah produsen besar yang memproduksi cover jok mobil. Cascade Seating Inc. merupakan supplier utama General Motors. General Motors kemudian memutuskan untuk menurunkan posisi Cascade yang semula merupakan supplier utama General Motors menjadi backup supplier karena penurunan kualitas produknya. Jan merasa, Cascade memiliki program Quality Control yang telah menunjukkan peningkatan yang stabil dalam kualitas produk untuk dua tahun terakhir
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well. It gives the students the extra edge they need to make it in the real world and it also gives the teachers a sense of purpose in these kids’ lives. In the program, the teachers go over simple tools such as a run chart, affinity diagram, and fishbone diagram. They relate these simple tools to everyday situations at home such as organizing a birthday party. It not only prepares them for later on in their lives but also helps them exercise these skills in the present. This is a great program
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Quality Management Systems – An Overview TQM ISO 9000 QS 9000 Lecture Objectives Total Quality Management defined Cost of Quality ISO 9000 and QS 9000 Tools of TQM Evolution of Quality Management Six Sigma Quality Mgmt Systems Taguchi DOE SPC Inspection 1930 1950 1975 1985 1990 1995 2000 What does the term Quality really mean? Quality is the ability of a product or service to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations Historical Summary Artisanship • Closeness of
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inventory held - poor sales forecasts due to lack of communication - lack of synchronisation between procurement, production, design team (BOM), IT, sales and a/c receivables due to poor control systems - cash flow shortage (link from kumar) Fishbone notes: Issue – The plant is fucked up. Causes: Man/People - resistant to change/lack of communication = lack of trust + understanding = because each function works in silos/lack of leadership Machine/Equipment – Method/Process – inefficiencies
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useful tool for understanding and training self-awareness, personal development, improving communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and intergroup relationships. In productivity interventions, Ishikawa Diagram or Fishbone Diagram is the topic that I found to be noteworthy. Through this diagram, you are able to think about possible causes and reasons leading to an effect or a problem and then find solution for preventing those problems. In the Ishikawa Diagram, you
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director has to decide if it is a real problem, what to do about it, and how to go about orienting an organization toward a better quality attitude. Questions 1 What are the causes of the quality problems on the Greasex line? Display your answer on a fishbone diagram. Question 2 What general steps should Hank follow in setting up a continuous improvement program for the organization? What problems will he have to overcome to make it work? In order to initiate continuous improvement, Hank needed
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the relationship of all factors (causes) that lead to the given situation (effect). It identifies major causes and breaks them down into sub-causes and further sub-divisions (if any). It is usually preceded by cause-and-effect analysis. Also called fishbone diagram (because of its resemblance to a fish skeleton) or Ishikawa diagram, after its inventor Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa (1915-89) of Tokyo's Mushasi Institute. flow chart a diagram of the sequence of movements or actions of people or things involved
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Individual Week 1 Review Questions GLG/220 10/02/2013 Critical and Creative Thinking Questions Chapter 1 3. How do you think the principle of uniformitarianism accounts for occasional catastrophic events such as meteorite impacts, huge volcanic eruptions, or great earthquakes? The principle of uniformitarianism states the processes occurring on Earth today are very similar in manner as those throughout much of geologic times. In other words “the present is the key to the past.”(Murck
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