Three of the ways we can help you
1. Rapid Process Diagnostic (RPD)
- Format: 2 Week Diagnostic Sprint (1 week on-site for mapping
and measurement, 1 week for diagnostics and deliverables).
- Deliverables: SIPOC/Process Map/Value-stream map, baseline
metrics, quick-
win plan, governance suggestions.
2. DMAIC Transformation Sprint (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control)
- Typically 8 - 12 weeks using Lean to simplify, and then Six Sigma analytics where variation warrants it.
- Weekly “show the delta” reviews; milestone billing and
transparent cadence.
3. Lean Governance
- Quarterly cadence; monthly KPI review; SPC checks; control
plans to sustain.
Help me choose
Lean or Six Sigma?
1. If velocity and flow are concerns, start with Lean. (Stabilisation)
2. If accuracy and consistency are concerns, use Six Sigma. (Capability)
3. If you need both, start with Lean to stabilise first, then add targeted Six Sigma where variation hurts outcomes (clients, profitability, rework/returns).
Training
We deliver:
1) Lean tools training:
- Can be done across the entire suite of Lean tools and
methods, or selected tools and methods;
2) Six Sigma training:
- Can be done for leaders and teams at a high level to enable
them to run effective Six Sigma projects as key stakeholders -
clinics, workshops, and executive briefings aligned to your
project.
- White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt training
modules available.
3) Modules align to the menus below.
=> Is lead time or defect rate the bigger pain?
Lead time: Lean
Defect rate: Six Sigma
=> Do you have reliable measurements?
No: Measurement System Analysis (Six Sigma MSA)
=> How costly are mistakes?
Impacts throughput (flow, speed): Lean
Impacts quality (variability, consistency): Six Sigma
=> Can you commit budget now to resolve the issue/s?
YES: Contact Us
NO: Commit funds for next budget cycle (Let us guide you)
Lean and Six Sigma Application Menus
Lean
Foundations: 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers)
Flow & pull: Takt Time, Cycle Time, Kanban, WIP caps, Heijunka - load levelling, Single-piece flow, Push vs Pull
Problem-solving: Root Cause Analysis (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Downtime, Apollo (high complexity problems), A3); Impact-Effort, Pairwise comparison, Multivoting, PDCA
Reliability & changeovers: TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies), Poka-Yoke (error-proofing)
Mapping & measurement: VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Standard Process Mapping, SIPOC, Spaghetti diagrams, OEE/OLE (Overall Equipment/Labour Effectiveness), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
Six Sigma (DMAIC Framework)
Define: VOC, CTQ, QFD, Stakeholders, Charter, Gemba, SIPOC
Measure: MSA: Gage Linearity, Bias, R&R (ANOVA), Attributes, Control Charts, Capability Analysis (Data: Normal, Non-normal, Discrete, etc.)
Analyse: Root cause identification and validation (hypothesis testing, Correlation and Regression studies, DoE (Design of Experiments)
Improve: Solution design and selection, tests for statistical significance, before vs after stability and capability, correlation and regression studies, and DoE.
Control: FMEA, define control plan, SPC (Statistical Process Control and Control charts) - for sustainability.
