IDOV is a popular methodology mostly used in the manufacturing industry. The acronym stands for Identify, Design, Optimize and Validate. You will find that these are similar to the traditional Six Sigma methodology MAIC (Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control).
The phases and their similarities with the MAIC process are mentioned below.
Identify
This phase involves identifying or […]
There are certain basic things such as data authenticity, effective logistics, reduction in cycle times and so on that makes the Lean Six Sigma training initiative bring new efficiency and quality to companies.
Data Authenticity
The data that goes into Lean Six Sigma improvement projects should be highly authentic.
Efforts have to be made to collect […]
Any system invented or developed for improving a process or product is not foolproof. A new principle or system is like a trickling stream which, in the course of its evolutionary journey, is either joined by a number of other contributories or it itself ends up contributing to a bigger stream of thought and system. […]
Based on this, in the later stages of the project, regular project reviews are attempted.
Project reviews are simple checks of the stage at which the project stands, whether or not it is following the timelines, the usage of appropriate tools and so on. The key areas of the outcome or the targets achieved […]
Six Sigma Training has not been developed with the intention to replace TQM.
It was developed by some of the most gifted CEO s with a view to make their business successful to the maximum extent possible - with the help of the tools and techniques of the quality profession.
Then What Is The Difference?
The […]
There are no excuses for slack and lack of excellence. Corporate life has become a race and all companies must aspire to win. Applying Six Sigma principles and practices is indispensable in order to optimize individual and team performance.
The following tips will prove valuable in keeping Six Sigma teams motivated:
Psychological Tools
-Help every team […]
A survey would bring out the reasons for employee behavior - high absenteeism if it exists, reduction in productivity and so on. The employee surveys in Six Sigma implementation and measurement systems help maintain the flow of Six Sigma projects.
Some Six Sigma companies also include employee surveys as part of the system to measure […]
Kaizen aims at small improvements that involve the ongoing efforts of everyone. These small improvements over a period of time produce bigger effects than the big project approach.
Six Sigma and Kaizen
Kaizen is not about changing the basic system; it is aimed at optimizing the existing system. The approach promotes learning, building capabilities and improving processes […]
Breakthrough improvements are the bigger projects covering larger or major areas of the organization.
The Organization Focus
Continuous improvement is mostly done by Yellow Belts and White Belts, who are trained in the usage of DMAIC methodology. Breakthrough improvement projects are undertaken by the Black Belts. In any organization, there will be people who are ready to […]
In situations where disputes arise, for the Six Sigma project to be successful, a facilitators or mediator can help the Black Belt and their team. The need for a facilitator is not necessarily for dispute resolution, but may be for the purpose of support from a third party who is neutral and not involved in […]
