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Value Stream Map Template
A value stream map is tool that provides a high-level view of the important elements of an end-to-end process. Its primary goal is to identify waste and areas where improvement can be made in the existing operation. It is mainly used in manufacturing, however, it can also be applied in product development and service-related industries…
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Process Yield Calculator
Process yield measures are metrics used to better understand process yield. These metrics should be able to reveal even the smallest inefficiencies in the process in to order to improve process efficiency and capability. Process yield measures are basically obtained by dividing good product units produced by the number of total units entered the process. Many…
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SIPOC Map Template
A SIPOC Map is tool that provides a high-level view of the important elements of a business process. It is widely used in process design and improvement initiatives (such as Six Sigma) to defines the scope of process improvement projects. SIPOC is an acronym that stands for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs and Customers.
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Process Map Template
A process map is a graphical representation of the process. Process maps are simple ways of making sense of what happens or should happen in a process. There are many software applications and online services that allow the drawing of process maps. However, this template is pretty simple and straightforward where you can draw simple…
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What is a Process
The products and services delivered by any organization are the result of processes. Any business activity whether it is industrial, commercial or service-oriented can be considered as a process. Managing these processes is a key to success for any organization. A process can be defined is a set of steps designed to produce a product…
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Flowchart Template
A flowchart is a diagram that illustrates the steps in a process. It allows to draw the movement of materials, products, people, documents, and other item, thus help understanding, analyzing and communicating the process. There are many software applications and online services that allow the drawing of flowcharts. However, this template is pretty simple and…
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Safety Audit Checklist
Commitment to occupational health and safety is considered an important step toward achieving safe and productive working conditions. A safety audit checklist is a tool that will help to evaluate the safety conditions and practices in any workplace in accordance to common safety standards and regulations. It lists the safety criteria to be met in…
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Lean Audit Checklist
This lean audit checklist is used to evaluate the progress made toward implementing lean in your facility. It helps you understand the strong areas as well as the areas that need to be improved. An action plan for improvement can then be developed and implemented. It uses a six-dimensional model that includes leadership, support systems,…
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Four Field Matrix
A Four Field Matrix is an effective model for planning, organizing and making decisions. It is a two-dimensional chart that consists of four equal-sized quadrants. Each of the quadrants will describe a different aspect of information. Sometimes it is referred to as the Four Quadrant Matrix or the Four Celled Matrix.
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Graphical Analysis
Graphing the data can be utilized for both historical data already available and when analyzing the data resulting from live data collection activities. Of course, you need to pick the right graphical tool as there are a lot of different ways to plot your data. A number of commonly used graphical tools will be covered…
Continuous Improvement Toolkit
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