Lean And Creative Six Sigma To Solve Real-Life Issues

There are times when Six Sigma proves an excellent methodology for the elimination of defects. Sometimes defects are understood from VOC or VOS. These may be relevant from the point of view of the business, but there may be some defects that may not be noticed.


For example, if there are delays within a process, then by speeding up the process, the defect may be eliminated. However, this may be at the cost of quality if it is not given consideration. Here is where Lean can be useful by using the seven wastes theory. Additionally, defects will be reduced when the problem is solved.


The Six Sigma DMAIC method relies on the analysis of the problem and may not be able to provide solutions to real life problems. Thus, if you combine the two, Lean and Six Sigma you may have good solutions to rely on.


Lean Tools in Six Sigma Projects


Defects based on Lean wastes are rejects, movement, inventory, over processing, over production, transportation and waiting for the next step. In addition, it provides 5S, value stream mapping and error proofing, which in conjunction with Six Sigma can help sort out real life issues easily.


Let us take the example of the assembly of printed wiring board components (PWB). The process of assembling these components is a very complicated one and faces the critical problem of failure at the final product test.


The assembly, being complicated, is prone to defects and errors that could have caused further delays in shipping and rework. The Lean Six Sigma team in this case should focus on understanding the PWB components assembly area. If this is done, they will find three areas of errors, Manual insertion, automated insertion as well as semi-automated insertion.


Kitting errors, wherein all components are not provided as a common kit, can be identified. Other errors may also occur, such as layout of the manual insertion workstation and positioning the axial lead parts on the automatic insertion machine. The problems can be prioritized and further action taken.


The Lean way to problem solving can help overcome this situation so that improvements can be realized for a longer period. To achieve great results, Lean methodologies and Six Sigma phases can be combined.


By considering and implementing brainstorming sessions and the seven wastes in the Define phase of DMAIC, teams find it easier to define the problem area and develop creative solutions to the problem. In the Measure phase, teams can use Lean tools such as value-added to non-value added ratios, CT over Takt time and so on – and collect and measure the data related to the problem area.


In the Analyze phase, value stream mapping and the reframing matrix can be effectively used to look at the problem from different view points and prioritize those which need immediate attention.


In the Improve phase, the usage of 5S and other tools like the visual factory concept can help in sorting out problem areas and finding a different approach, if other approaches have been rejected. In the Control phase, error proofing is extremely useful to put controls in place to avoid errors in the first place.


Lean and Six Sigma provide creative solutions to solving real-life issues by precisely pointing out the errors and providing different ways to eliminate them. The data- driven approach of Six Sigma and the Lean way can work wonders for businesses.

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution’s Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for six sigma professionals including, lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.


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Overcoming Self Esteem Issues After a Divorce

You never thought this would happen to you; when you signed the marriage certificate and said your vows in front of your friends and family; when you walked down the aisle in your stunning white dress and kissed your husband at the altar; when you danced your first dance as man and wife and enjoyed the luxuries of being a honeymooner, you never thought it would end like this. And now it has.

Divorce is never the preferred option but in some cases it is the smartest and only option left in a marriage. In fact, in one in two instances, divorce is the outcome. This does not mean that the marriage was a mistake- in fact, you should never think of a marriage as a mistake. It was a learning experience, a big part of your life, and a beautiful proof that it is possible to love and live in wedded bliss, even for a short period of time.

After the papers have been signed, the finances agreed on, the house sold and the custody battle completed, it is time to move on. However, this is easier said than done, especially from an emotional perspective. Your self esteem is most likely as low as it can go. However, it is possible to use the time after the divorce to boost your self esteem to new heights. Put past those feelings of failure and disappointment that have most likely been plaguing you long before divorce was even as issue. You need to let go of that negative energy and see yourself in a new light.

Moving On

One of the main reasons why divorce is so difficult is because there are all these negative feelings circulating in your head- fears of being boring, unattractive, unloving, uncaring and unbearable are common thoughts with devastating consequences to your self esteem. You need to shake these bad thoughts away before you can move on.

Self Esteem Boosters

First of all, do something for yourself. Go shopping, get a makeover, visit a spa- now is the time when you deserve to makeover your body, mind and soul. To boost your self esteem from the inside, consider joining a support group or talking to someone about the divorce in therapy. This can help you come to terms with what happened and help you get rid of that negative energy.

Getting Out There

Instead of heading straight back into the dating scene, why not concentrate on things you enjoy. If you love reading, why not join a book club? If you love cooking, why not join a cooking class? Do those things you’ve always wanted to do but never did because weekends were spent with your husband. You never know, your new found hobbies may actually lead you into the dating scene. And, if not, you will most likely reconnect with yourself and raise your self esteem in the process.

Call to Action

Awareness is the first step. Become aware of those self-critical thoughts that make you feel bad and depressed. One way you can do that is by writing on a yellow sticky paper “what am I thinking” and put it on your mirror or on your car’s dashboard. Each time you pass it, ask yourself, is my current thought making me feel bad? And then consciously change it to a better-feeling thought! Yes, it is doable.

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Fix My Broken Marriage – Healing Emotional Scars That Magnified Into Those Self Esteem Issues

Answer this question… has self-esteem issues been ruining your marriage? Does your wife have low self-esteem issues that is causing leading your marriage towards the destructive path of divorce.

At this point she probably feeling indifferently towards you and you are feeling hopeless that the self-esteem issues will never end. Self-esteem issues can arise from a number of different things that’s happened in the past. Maybe unkind words might have shocked her and caused her to act very indifferently.

Can you imagine how horrible she’ll be hurt by those unkind words in the past. And I expect that you are feeling hopeless because of the problems in your marriage has been magnified over 100 times because of this.

I know that you have probably fantasized about how in the world you are going to be able to erase the negative self-esteem issues that has been destroying your marriage. Can you easily imagine being in the relationship with your wife before the self-esteem issues kicked in?

You more than likely fantasize about this every once in a while then boom reality hits you. It’s okay to be optimistic about wishing to have that type of relationship again with your wife. So what have you been trying to do to remove the self-esteem problems that plagues your marriage?

One reason why what you have been trying is not working is because you’re not informed of a better way to go about fixing this problems. You have to follow a proven step-by-step process in order to heal your broken marriage.

By being aware of the correct methods to heal your relationship you can easily fix most of the other problems that might arise in the future.

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What Is Self Esteem And How To Tackle Self Esteem Issues

Self esteem is defined as how a person perceives one’s self. These days quite a number of people suffer from self esteem issues, which can exacerbate into more serious health problems like anxiety attacks and depression. These issues are often caused by an overwhelming sense of negativity that people cannot seem to shake off no matter how hard they try. This article will endeavour to explain the underlying issues that have an impact on self esteem, and how one may overcome these problems easily.

It is not uncommon for people to suffer from self esteem related issues every now and then. It only becomes a problem when the issues drag on and worsen over time, and the person ends up developing mental health issues. Low self esteem problems usually begin when your perspective about yourself and the world around you changes and goes on a negative spiral. This can happen when you receive negative criticism about yourself, or blamed for something that you believe you were not a part of. This can also happen if something traumatic had occurred in your formative years that triggers a sense of self loathing.

But the thing you should know is that being adversely affected by the negative things that people might say will do you no good at all.  As an adult, you should have the ability to filter out the good from the bad, so whenever someone gives you a negative feedback or criticism you have the choice of either taking it to heart or shrugging it off. If you truly believe that the other person is trying to give you some sensible advice, then consider their words carefully, introspect, and then move on. Do not linger on negative notions and allow them to affect your sense of self worth.

In order to build up a solid, unshakable self esteem, you need to take several things into consideration. The first thing you should always do is be constantly aware of what is being said to you. Do not always take what others say as a put down. Not all criticisms are negative, and if you know who your true friends are, you will know that the criticism is meant to make you a better person.

The second thing you need to do is to always think that the problem does not always necessarily lie with you, but with the critic. Most people tend to make negative comments to make themselves feel good. These people feed off of the negativity that they breed in others, they are prideful to a fault and will always try to make themselves feel better by making someone feel worse off. You need to identify these types of people, and stay away from them if possible.

If staying away from these negative people is not possible, then you should consider this last tip: Be assertive. You need to show them that they do not have any power over you, and that they cannot feed off of your negativity. You can counteract their negative comments with these simple words: “I am sorry you feel that way.” This is a way of showing that you will not allow their comments to affect you negatively.

Ultimately, the most important thing is to love yourself. Love yourself, and you will find that you would have built up an impenetrable suit of armour comprising of solid self esteem.

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Anger Issues And Anger Management

Have you ever known someone who just threw tantrums without any reason whatsoever?

So not cool, because people who constantly throw tantrums on a regular basis needs to get help fast because you’ll turn people off with your attitude and losing people that’s in your circle forever just by having an attitude with a person for no reason. So please fix that attitude and just make an effort to do something about it, because little that you know, your bad attitude hurts everyone especially if you just say hurtful things to that person and all you can say at the end of the day is “I’m sorry” which is just not cutting it.

I knew a girl named Tamara who did nothing but snap all day long especially when she didn’t get her way and just acted like her attitude was cute because she always had that shoot first mentality, so she would say hurtful and spiteful things just to hurt my feelings but in all actuality she was the one that was hurt in the end and to tell you the truth, I feel that she needs anger management for that bad attitude of hers and frankly it just makes me sick and with that attitude, it’s just keeping her from living her life and she needs to seek professional help fast.

But know this: Anger is a normal healthy human emotion and all you have to do is just manage your anger better.

Remember: Just because you seek professional help doesn’t mean that you’re crazy it just means that’s the only way to control your temper and you might need someone to help you with your anger issues and all of those emotions inside.

A person with an anger issue feels that they can say hurtful things to another person, but you can’t say anything to them ever or they just want to sit around and make your life miserable because that type of temper is like a disease that you can’t get rid of.

Now it’s even worse when a woman has a bad temper with serious anger issues when they’re in a relationship because they can’t even deal with the fact that their man has female friends and don’t even want them to keep in contact with him let alone just to say hello which I feel is so not cool because this is when it becomes that dangerous love that can be serious and can lead to someone getting hurt and is uncalled for because a woman with anger issues are the ones that are the most abusive towards their mate with no understanding whatsoever and might just end up alone.

With some of these anger issues, some people can’t even keep a job with that temper because they’re not able to get along with others which is a shame and no one will want to be around you at all.

Man listen, I wouldn’t want to be around a person that’s angry all the time and who desperately needs to seek professional help because one minor set off or a little blown fuse, this person might just go as far as killing me with all of their drama and I don’t like drama or even like to be in the middle of someone else’s drama which can get you into a lot of trouble that you’re not willing and able to handle.

But can someone else’s anger really stop them from living their life?

Yes, because anger can affect your life in many different ways so therefore, you’ll need an alternative into why you do what you do, or why you’re so angry or just do things to relieve that anger of yours because you’re killing everyone with that attitude of yours.

So calm down, breathe, and relax yourself and your mind and hopefully your anger will get better as the days go by because you might be holding too much inside so talk about what’s eating you inside because your anger might be the death of you.

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