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What if we look at the PDCA Cycle from the perspective of managers and company leaders? That is the PDCA cycle of Management. Within the company, it is essential for company management to ensure that this PDCA cycle of management is effectively carried out in all duties of all departments.https://youtu.be/hpA2g9z3rXA(Duration: 4:06)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞PDCA Cycle - How to Utilize Data Analyses in Service OperationsEssence of Toyota's KAIZEN: the 7 Wastes and the PDCA CycleHow to trans...

How can we utilize the PDCA Cycle for service operations? Operational data used in the PDCA verification / evaluation stage is required. You can do it by incorporating a mechanism for collecting data in the business flow itself. Please use it as a hint for using the PDCA cycle.https://youtu.be/rFBzsHepJSk(Duration: 3:41)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞Essence of Toyota's KAIZEN: the 7 Wastes and the PDCA CycleManagement's PDCA Cycle: Apply Quality Control's PDCA Cycle for LeadershipHav...

PDCA Analysis: Data analysis and PDCA cycle are closely related. It explains how to utilize the PDCA cycle for data analysis, and how to perform "actionable" data analysis that can produce results and encourage actions.https://youtu.be/SFc5jIas6tw(Duration: 5:54)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞PDCA Cycle - How to Utilize Data Analyses in Service Operations【Foundation of PDCA Cycle】Management's PDCA Cycle: Apply Quality Control's PDCA Cycle for【Leadership】What is the basic of da...

https://youtu.be/-gZGOhfn7Ds(Duration: 5:17) ＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞ What's Lean Six Sigma anyway? 【The Origin of Lean Six Sigma】 What do you use Lean Six Sigma for?【Business Process Improvement!】 New ideas are born in an environment free of stereotypical mindset. Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt. Today‘s theme is “Why has Lean Sigma been spreading so much in the world?”  Lean came from the Toyota Production System. Six Sigma is a produc...

https://youtu.be/V6BB9RytOSY(Duration: 4:13) ＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞ What do you use Lean Six Sigma for?　【Business Process Improvement!】 Why has Lean Six Sigma been spreading so much in the world? 【Growing rapidly in service operations】 The history of Six Sigma Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt. Today’s theme is ‘What's Lean Six Sigma anyway?’ It is two approaches - Lean and Six Sigma - that are merged. Since saying or writing Lean Six Sigma many ...

"What is Lean Six Sigma used for?" The answer is to improve the business process flow. It can always be applied to repetitive processes such as daily process. This article briefly introduces the flow of the Lean Six Sigma project.https://youtu.be/Ty_4vD37RWo(Duration: 5:14)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞PDCA Cycle - How to Utilize Data Analyses in Service Operations (Lean Six Sigma)【What is DMAIC?】 The Kaizen Projects' Winning Pattern (Lean Six Sigma)The difference between "Pro...

DMAIC represents a 5-step procedure for implementing a Lean Six Sigma project (process improvement project). DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. This article summarize all those 5 phases.https://youtu.be/0FA4GTZXnqg(Duration: 4:55)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞DMAIC: Define Phase - Define your project for success 【The US PMP Situation】DMAIC: Measure Phase - How to set your Project's KPI (CTQ). 【Benchmark】What's DMAIC, the fundamental of Lean Six Sigma?Hi, ...

DMAIC is used for improving existing processes. However, what can you do if you need to make a totally new process? In that case, you would use DMADV.https://youtu.be/W2ubiHBuiNQ(Duration: 5:09)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞【What is DMAIC?】 The Kaizen Projects' Winning Pattern (Lean Six Sigma)DMAIC: Measure Phase - How to set your Project's KPI (CTQ). 【Benchmark】 (Lean Six Sigma)Difference between DMAIC and DMADVHi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black belt.My last post showed how my ...

The Define Phase of DMAIC is to define and clarify the contents of a project at the beginning of the project. The tools for that are the project charter, the flow chart of things and information, and the project plan. You can make it quickly and with high quality by using a template.https://youtu.be/rTWdY3I0scA(Duration: 4:25)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞How to write a Project Charter - Business Plan for Projects 【Excel Template】VSM 5 Steps of Value Stream Mapping 【Excel Template】How to write ...

CTQ stands for 'Critical To Quality'. When we collect voice of customers, VOCs, they are of course the words of the recipients of products and services. CTQ is the word of the creator. This article explains how to convert from VOC to CTQ.https://youtu.be/AVAVFwIvn6c(Duration: 4:51)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞How to utilize VOC 120% using a CTQ Tree 【Excel Template Practice】DMAIC: Define Phase - Define your project for success 【The U.S.'ｓ PMP Situation】Purpose of the Measure Ph...

https://youtu.be/bZnqcYbPsO0(Duration: 4:53) ＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞ 【What is DMAIC?】 The Kaizen Projects' Winning Pattern DMAIC: Measure Phase - How to set your Project's KPI (CTQ). 【Benchmark】 The Analyze Phase's 3 Steps, always deal with root causes Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt. Today, I would like to talk about the 3rd phase of DMAIC, the Analyze Phase.  The Analyze Phase’s theme is to answer a question: “What’s wrong and wh...

The Improve Phase consists of 4 steps. The first 2 steps, which are "1. Review all deliverables that were made through the Analyze Phase." and "2. Design a new business process that would achieve total optimization."https://youtu.be/nGmKJlzLLaQ(Duration: 5:07)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞DMAIC: The Analyze Phase - Figure out "What's Wrong and Why?" DMAIC: Measure Phase - How to set your Project's KPI (CTQ). 【Benchmark】4 Steps of the Improve PhaseHi, t...

This post explains DMAIC's Improve Phase - 2 of 2. Step 3 is “Make a transition plan to move to the new process smoothly.” Useful tools for that are the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and Gantt Chart. With an Excel Gantt Chart, by using two Excel functions - ‘Hyperlink’ and 'Inserting Object'.https://youtu.be/yiL77p-3P6k(Duration: 5:48)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Gantt Chart" template file.DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "WB...

This post is about the entire picture of the Toyota Production System (TPS) introducing 'The House of Toyota Production System' which consists of Toyota's Goal and strategies.https://youtu.be/p3HFxgqaMeg(Duration: 6:17)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞JIT - Just In Time is different from the Kanban System 【Toyota Production System】What's Toyota's Jidoka (Autonomation)?The House of Toyota Production SystemHi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.This time I received a ve...

What is "Visualization"? Considering this "Visualization" from the words of Taiichi Ohno, the creator of the Toyota Production System, the true meaning of the original "Visualization" can be seen.https://youtu.be/DdvNiNrk730(Duration: 5:21)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞The Analyze Phase: What is a basic of data analysis? That is the PDCA Cycle!What's SPC (Statistical Process Control) and MSA (Measurement System Analysis)?What's the Origin of Visual Management...

This article introduces about the origin of Jidoka and Andon that was evolved from Jidoka.  It also will explain the difference between Autonomation and Automation and the substance of Autonomation.https://youtu.be/wxoRm_tqRE4(Duration: 5:47)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞JIT - Just In Time is different from the Kanban System 【Toyota Production System】'Visual Management' - Learn from the Origin.【The Quote of Taiichi Ohno】The Origin of Jidoka (Autonomation)Hi, this is Mike Negami, L...

This article clarifies the difference between 'Just In Time' and the Kanban System, and explains what 'Just In Time' is and its application to service operations.https://youtu.be/sI5F-v1IGfo(Duration: 6:00)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞’Visual Management’ - Learn from the Origin.【The Quote of Taiichi Ohno】A3 Report that Toyota Created, Template and How to Use it【Excel Template Practice】JIT - 'Just In Time', which is one of the two pillars of the Toyota Production Sy...

This post will explain about the 'Supermarket System' - and the reason why Toyota had to use 'Kanban', then introduce the two kinds of Kanban with illustrations.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1K5YNNxvco(Duration: 5:47)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞JIT - Just In Time is different from the Kanban System 【Toyota Production System】’Visual Management’ - Learn from the Origin.【The Quote of Taiichi Ohno】The Toyota Production System’s ‘Kanban System’Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Si...

What's 5S? 5S was systematized by Toyota and is used all over the world. 5S stands for the activities of Sort, Set in order, Scrub, Standardize and Sustain.https://youtu.be/B2Olsa4AZZQ(Duration: 5:26)The basic of 5S and the 5 steps of its activities.Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.Have you heard of 5S?  If you were in the manufacturing industry, you would learn 5S as the basic of your work.  5S was systematized by Toyota and is now used all over the world.What is 5S?  5S s...

You may have thought that a 5S project is too large for you to relate to. I actually practiced 5S in organizing my kitchen at home and succeeded, so this video reports you that.https://youtu.be/SCQysVbp8So(Duration: 5:16)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "5S Project Support Tool" template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞What is 5S? Let's learn the basics of 5S.How to unclog a sink: Remove the root cause and achieve fundamental solutions.Today I’ll introduce a 5S case...

In this post, we'll learn how to practice Toyota's 5S in farming from the book, "The Lean Farm" by Ben Hartman. He practices the Lean Method in his farm.https://youtu.be/nqJeHFTqc0k(Duration: 8:01)＜＜Detailed Info. for "The Lean Form" by Ben Hartman＞＞http://www.chelseagreen.com/the-lean-farm＜＜Ben Hartman's New Book: The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables＞＞http://www.chelseagreen.com/the-lean-farm-guide-to-growing-vegetables＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Wh...

The 8 Wastes of Lean Six Sigma have added the eighth waste to Toyota's 7 Wastes. Explain the eight wastes. In particular, the eighth waste, "Employees Unused Creativity" is the key to the success of improving service operations.https://youtu.be/9HY-E2cnliQ(Duration: 4:02)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞Essence of Toyota's KAIZEN (Continuous Improvement): The 7 Wastes and the PDCA CyclePDCA Cycle - How to Utilize Data Analyses in Service Operations (Lean Six Sigma)Lean Six Sigma Ve...

This post explains the 8 Wastes of Lean. Addition to Toyota's 7 Wastes, The 8th Waste, ‘Employee's unused creativity’ was added in Lean Six Sigma.https://youtu.be/rTKWlLg3O3Y(Duration: 7:02)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞【5S Case Study】 Using Toyota's 5S on a farm? "The Lean Farm" by Ben Hartman - Book ReviewLean Six Sigma Version - The 7 (+1) Wastes = 【DOWNTIME】 (Toyota Production System)Process Analysis on a Farm (Value Stream Mapping)Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma...

Poka-Yoke is a way of thinking and method to create a state where mistakes do not occur. There are two main types of Poka-Yoke. Forced Poka-Yoke and Caution Poka-Yoke. Introducing 4 steps to design and introduce this Poka-Yoke in the workplace along with a case study.https://youtu.be/GjS0QPKmlsE(Duration: 5:10)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞4 Steps: How to use the Ishikawa Diagram and the 5-Why Analysis【Excel Template】DMAIC: 4 Steps of the Improve Phase - 1 of 2 【Design a new business process】Wh...

This article explains the difference between Toyota's One Piece Flow production method and batch method and pros and cons of the One-Piece Flow method.https://youtu.be/oBv9YMiP4JQ(Duration: 6:26)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞8 Wastes of Lean: How to Eliminate Wastes Thoroughly【"The Lean Farm" Book Review】Kanban System with Illustrations【Toyota Production System】The difference between Toyota's One-Piece Flow Production method and the Batch methodHi, this is Mike Negami, L...

This article is about how to prevent Human Errors that Poka Yoke doesn't affect. People’s actions always go through ‘Perception’, ‘Judgement’ and ‘Action’. This post explains major causes and solution ideas in each stage.https://youtu.be/kWSlZxGxpcs(Duration: 8:06)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Poka Yoke: 4 Steps of How to Set up Mistake Proofing【Toyota Production System】Basics of PDCA Cycle and Management's PDCA Cycle: Apply Quality Control's PDCA Cycle for LeadershipHuman Errors th...

Today’s theme is the A3 Report. Default use of this template is for reporting, but other frequently-used section contents are listed outside the main section for Proposal / Business Planning, as well as a Problem Solving Tool.https://youtu.be/DM1vMNXae7A(Duration 5:33)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "A3 Report" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞Essential Tips for Writing Reports/Proposals, and A3 Report that Toyota CreatedScreen Capture Tool: Snipping Tool (MS W...

Dr. Edwards Deming's contribution and friendship to postwar Japan was great. This article tells how Dr. Deming came to Japan after the war and how he taught Japanese business leaders SPC (Statistical Process Control), and also talks about the story behind the birth of the Deming Prize in Japan.https://youtu.be/hjv-j9dj3HU(Duration: 5:47)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞How to Utilize Data Analyses in Service Operations 【Foundation of PDCA Cycle】Essence of Toyota's KAIZEN (Continuous Improv...

MSA stands for Measurement System Analysis, and SPC (statistical process control) measures / monitors various data that have a strong influence on the quality of finished products, and discovers / solves process abnormalities before defective products are produced. MSA guarantees that the measurement data is correct.https://youtu.be/-K1oJLciXzg(Duration: 5:09)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞The 7 QC Tools: How to Make a Control Chart and Spanish Template【Excel Template】Dr. Edwards Deming - The Fath...

The calculation for the Process Capability Index is “Your process's CTQ Specification Interval divided by 6 Sigmas". It is divided into 'CTQ', 'Specification Interval' and '6 Sigmas' and each is illustrated to be easily understood.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBrDLFDHIUA(Duration: 7:17)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞What is Standard Deviation? There are too many Excel functions for Standard Deviation!What's SPC (Statistical Process Control) and MSA (Mea...

Today's topic is Gage R&R, the most common method in MSA. This article explains a very difficult topic in an easy-to-understand manner on an Excel Template.https://youtu.be/oYboAasJC58(Duration: 7:19)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Gage R&R Using ANOVA” template file.Why do we need MSA: Measurement System Analysis in Data Analyses?Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.This time I received a video request from one of our viewers. “Please make a video on calibratio...

This article explains 'What Standard Deviation is', 'Why it's needed', and differences between 'Population' and 'Sample'. Also, there are several Standard Deviation Excel functions. You can learn which one you should use.https://youtu.be/gF4ENarF29Q(Duration: 8:52)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Process Capability Basics, Cp and Cpk Deference and Unilateral ToleranceMSA - Gage R&R: the Easiest GRR Template to Use in the World! 【Excel Template】What is ...

This explains Excel, Excel VBA and synergy effect of Lean Six Sigma and Excel and Excel VBA. By using those, you can develop a simple operation system.https://youtu.be/V6KlIK9KFmo(Duration: 4:48)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How to conduct a simple operating system development with ExcelFor the PDCA Cycle, which one would you use, an Ad Hoc Analysis or a Pre-Set Analysis?A lot of Kaizen opportunities for Lean Sigma in BusinessHi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black belt.I talked a lot about Lean S...

Many employees in companies use Excel to get things done. You collect those Excel worksheets, connect them by VBA, then you can make a simple operating system. This post introduces how to conduct this kind of development project.https://youtu.be/h-Ssx-hogHo(Duration: 3:51)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Synergy Effect of Lean Six Sigma and Excel/Excel VBA【VSM Case Study】Value Stream Mapping, Common Issues from SIPOC Analysis and VSMHow to make simple operating system program with ExcelHi, this is Mi...

Ad Hoc means "for this" or "for this situation" in Latin. Ad Hoc Analysis is an analysis for a temporary and particular situation done without preparation and in a short time. On the other hand, what's Pre-Set Analysis?https://youtu.be/kqsKBY8XLxY(Duration: 5:28)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞What is the basic of data analysis? That’s the PDCA Cycle! (DMAIC: Analyze Phase)【Case Study】How to rotate the PDCA cycle with data analyses【Mentoring program】What's an Ad Hoc A...

In the spreadsheet, which Excel function we should use depends on what results you want to get and the conditions of the source data you use.https://youtu.be/yl-6LViqjzU(Duration: 6:14)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Excel Absolute and Relative Cell References and Autofill Function【Data Analysis Excel Skill】TEXT Function, which makes dates and numbers easily read and understood【Excel Skills】How can we learn Excel functions?Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma, Black Belt.In my current project in th...

You can learn the differences in Absolute and Relative Cell References with case study examples. Mastering Cell References increases your work speed greatly.https://youtu.be/D1Ug4k12g8I(Duration: 6:49)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How to learn Excel functions, and a look at Excel functions: SUM, SUMIF and SUMIFSTEXT Function, which makes dates and numbers easily read and understood【Excel Skills】The 'Double-Click' Method of Excel Autofill FunctionHi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black ...

Today's topic is 'The TEXT Function'. This TEXT function's role is to make dates and numbers easily read and understood by readers.https://youtu.be/Xc3EVEwxkpw(Duration: 6:23)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How to learn Excel functions, and a look at Excel functions: SUM, SUMIF and SUMIFSSynergy Effect of Lean Six Sigma and Excel/Excel VBAThe TEXT Function, which makes dates and numbers easily read and understood by readersHi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.I talked abo...

Excel Date Aggregation: We need to sum data by week, month or year frequently. The easiest way is to use a work column and the SUMIFS function.https://youtu.be/Bgr7-5u6E0M(Duration: 9:29)＜＜ Related Post ＞＞How to learn Excel functions, and a look at Excel functions: SUM, SUMIF and SUMIFS【Excel Skills】Excel Absolute and Relative Cell References and Autofill Function【Data Analysis Excel Skill】The 1st Step of Data Analysis is to Decide Final Layout of your Result.Hi, this is Mike Negami, ...

This article explains source data formats for a Pivot Table, each section of the Pivot Table's work screen - the Field List - and demonstrates the elemental steps needed to make a Pivot Table on the Excel screen. You'll be able to start making your own Pivot Table after reading this article.https://youtu.be/x2x_GU2TpJQ(Duration: 7:11)＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Excel: How to Sum Data by Week, Month and Year【Data Analysis Excel Skill】How to learn Excel functions, and a look at Excel fun...

You can list up all the issues/ideas in the Affinity Diagram, organizing them by affinity and create group names easily. This Affinity Diagram is very useful when you don't know what to do with problems or when you have a lot of unclear ideas and want to think about what to do next.https://youtu.be/AjYzXgdYS5k(Duration: 6:02)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Affinity Diagram and Prioritizing” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞【From Covey's "7 Habits" bo...

This post will discuss if Lean Six Sigma is effective for Marketing strategy and introduce the definition of Marketing and you'll see that LSS can apply to Marketing improvement projects.https://youtu.be/XCdPrzGPs80(Duration: 5:58)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Market Positioning” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞4-Quadrant Marketing Analysis and How to Create and Select a New Marketing Project【Excel Template】How to Make a SWOT Analysis and the Project Selection ...

In this article, I'll introduce the 4-Quadrant Marketing Analysis, and how to create and select a new marketing improvement project.https://youtu.be/S7DFZ1eVB4Y(Duration: 4:53)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “4-Quadrant Marketing Analysis” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞Can we use Lean Six Sigma for marketing strategy?【Excel Template】How to Make a SWOT Analysis and the Project Selection Matrix【Excel Template】Use 4-Quadrant Marketing Analysis for your Marketing ...

You can use a SWOT analysis to analyze your company and yourself with indicators of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and then what to do next. It is important to find the task by answering the four questions in the template. Let's do it immediately with the SWOT analysis template.https://youtu.be/2MLIkhMGSC0(Duration: 4:10)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "SWOT Analysis and Project Selection Matrix" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞DMAIC: ...

Customer orientation and customer satisfaction are always the starting points for the Lean Six Sigma project. In order to achieve this customer orientation, it is essential to collect "Voice of Customers" (VOC). This article demonstrates the VOC Matrix Diagram for collecting and analyzing VOCs on an Excel template.https://youtu.be/Eofdyyvh_4k(Duration: 4:16)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "VOC Matrix Diagram" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞The 7 Was...

Creating a project charter is essential for the success of your project. This article explains what a project charter is, why it is needed, and how to write it. How to write this project charter is explained concretely in an easy-to-understand manner on the Excel template.https://youtu.be/nVHcho7b7EM(Duration: 5:07)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Project Charter" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞【What is DMAIC?】 The Kaizen Projects' Winning PatternDMAIC...

This article explains how to write WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) on the WBS Excel template. The tips to creating a WBS is to first write the milestones of your project, then write the deliverables for each milestone and the task for each deliverable.https://youtu.be/gzyqvjpWtMo(Duration: 5:04)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "WBS" Template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞WBS Case Study:  Work Breakdown Structure: Let's make an actual project plan!【Mentoring...

This article explains how to write a Gantt chart on an Excel template. Since you can think about the context of each task in the creation process, you can plan the shortest project that is naturally optimized as a whole. You can also think about the appropriate work allocation for each person in charge.https://youtu.be/Sfc7ADj6xdE(Duration: 5:04)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Gantt Chart" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞How to write a WBS (Work Breakdown Str...

The article is about Stakeholder Management. Its important processes are: Stakeholder Registration, Analysis, Engagement Assessment, Action Plan Composition and Execution, and Engagement Re-assessment at each project milestone.https://youtu.be/f-OIBpo5vgU(Duration: 5:25)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Stakeholder Management Tool" Template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞DMAIC: Define Phase - Define your project for success 【The U.S.'s PMP Situation】DMAIC: 4 Steps of...

The purpose of Risk Management is to prevent risk from occurring, and if it occurs, to minimize the damage as much as possible according to PMP's PMBOK.https://youtu.be/1HJaDMcoHVA(Duration: 6:59)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Risk Management Tool” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How to Conduct Stakeholder Management (Registration, Analysis, Execution) 【Excel template】PMP, PMI and PDU - Differences and Newest Information about PMP's Renewal RulesWhat's...

The Value Stream Map was created by Toyota, with which you can describe your process with only the flows of goods and information. Overall, you can write the whole picture of the business flow without making the steps of the business flow too detailed.https://youtu.be/fup0Rd394lY(Duration: 4:42)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Value Stream Mapping" template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How to make a SIPOC Analysis for understanding your process 【Excel Template】VSM ...

SIPOC Analysis is a tool that enables you understand your operation flow clearly in the short time by clarifying the supplier, input, output, and customer of each step of the process. You can learn the basics and method of this SIPOC Analysis on the Excel template.https://youtu.be/isdCjoqmX9I(Duration: 4:43)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "SIPOC Analysis" template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞The 5 Steps of Value Stream Mapping 【Excel Template Practice】Before makin...

With this Value Stream Map, you can see the big picture when you analyze your current work flow situation. Also, when you re-design an existing process or you want to design a brand-new process, this Value Stream Mapping works powerfully. https://youtu.be/cRWQ3LoIva0(Duration: 5:06)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Value Stream Mapping" template file. ＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞ Before making a flowchart, complete Value Stream Mapping (VSM) 【Lean Manufac...

It is very effective to perform the 8 Waste Analysis on the Value Stream Map. In this Excel template, when you click the button, guidelines of how to do 8-Waste Analysis will come out. Please perform the Non-Value Analysis at the same time as 8-Waste Analysis.https://youtu.be/y302OmbPo_E(Duration: 4:07)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Value Stream Mapping" template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞The 5 Steps of Value Stream Mapping 【Excel Template Practice】Lean Six Si...

The Flowchart is the most popular tool among the 7 QC tools. Today's topic is the 5 steps of how to make a flowchart. Also try the free Flowchart template from the link in this post.https://youtu.be/nFf7VY9dYDM(Duration: 5:19)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Flowchart" template file.Today's topic is the 5 steps of how to draw a flowchart.Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.In the Improve Phase, you made a high level process map using a Value Str...

Once we have collected voice of customers (VOC), we would like to utilize those feedback in business improvement. A powerful tool for that is the CTQ tree. With the CTQ tree, you can convert VOCs into CTQs (Critical To Quality) required for business improvement. You can put it into practice immediately with the CTQ tree template.https://youtu.be/cSER8ycZJMg(Duration: 4:24)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "CTQ Tree" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞CTQ Tree Case ...

When you want to shorten your cycle time, first you have to measure the current cycle time. Use the free excel tool in this article. It explains how to use it and how to level it after measuring it in an easy-to-understand manner. Let's shorten the cycle time with this.https://youtu.be/XD-yjgZq1Gk(Duration: 5:37)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Cycle Time Measuring and Production Leveling Tool" file.ATTN: You'll download the improved version.  That will lo...

Many viewers gave me comments and suggestions about the Cycle Time and Production Leveling template. So now, A new improved Cycle Time Measuring Tool template has been released! Since some issues have been fixed and an improvement to expand its application has been added, I would like to introduce those points today.https://youtu.be/jgcRb-D4048(Duration: 5:52)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Cycle Time Measuring and Heijunka Tool v2” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞How t...

I use the 5 How Analysis to figure out the functions needed for a new process. With this method and template, you can make the ideas visible to everyone, and organize them so that they can be utilized effectively. This template is also great for the 5 Why Analysis.https://youtu.be/ujhYlxbnP2g(Duration: 5:27)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “5-Why Analysis・5-How Analysis” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞4 Steps: The 5-Why Analysis Using the Ishikawa Diagram【Excel Templat...

How to write an SOP, which stands for standard operating procedure. This video will demonstrate composition instructions on an SOP Excel template.https://youtu.be/BW22IwZ0VEU(Duration: 6:07)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)" template file.How to Write an Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.While I was helping one of my viewers' project, it became necessary to make an Standard Operati...

This article is about how to brainstorm effectively and summarize the generated results. You can have successful brainstorming by practicing the 4 Guidelines in this article. It also introduces Osborne's checklist that expand the generated ideas.https://youtu.be/nTNh7pz-cx0(Duration: 6:41)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the “Brainstorming” template file.＜＜ Related Posts ＞＞5 Steps: "A Technique for Producing Ideas" (Written by James W. Young)5 How Analysis: List...

The 7 QC Tools consists of Histogram, Pareto chart, Ishikawa Diagram, Scatter Diagram, Control Chart, Check Sheets, and Stratification that are essential for Quality Control. All of 7 QC Tools are introduced with images, and you can download the Excel templates of all QC7 tools.https://youtu.be/pW8qfzEFvag(Duration: 5:12)＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞How to write a Histogram and How to use Stratification 【Excel Template Practice】【How to make a Pareto Chart】 This is the first step of Data Mining...

The Flowchart is the most popular tool among the 7 QC tools. Today's topic is the 5 steps of how to make a flowchart. Also try the free Flowchart template from the link in this post.https://youtu.be/nFf7VY9dYDM(Duration: 5:19)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Flowchart" template file.Today's topic is the 5 steps of how to draw a flowchart.Hi, this is Mike Negami, Lean Sigma Black Belt.In the Improve Phase, you made a high level process map using a Value Str...

You can make a Pareto chart from scratch in Excel, but use the Excel template to instantly create it, and use your time to think about and execute your next action plan from the results. This article explains how to make a Pareto chart with the template and how to interpret the result.https://youtu.be/BrelhE6Mbi8(Duration: 5:09)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Pareto Chart" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞【What are the 7 QC Tools?】 Flowchart, Histogram, Pare...

This topic is how to make a histogram using an Excel template. With the template, you can create a histogram in one minute. It is more important after it is created. Understanding stratification at that time is essential. Please spend your time for further analysis and action planning.https://youtu.be/a_QAzWyy8QU(Duration: 4:19)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Histogram" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞【What are the 7 QC Tools?】 Flowchart, Histogram, Pareto ...

Conducting the 5-Why Analysis on the Ishikawa Diagram is the best tool for finding the cause of a problem and solving it. The method of the 5-Whys Analysis meeting and the method of writing the Ishikawa Diagram are formatted and explained in 4 steps in an easy-to-understand manner on the Excel template.https://youtu.be/t_V1oVxEPcw(Duration: 5:26)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Ishikawa Diagram" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞DMAIC: The Analyze Phase - Figure...

The following action is more important than creating with Scatter Diagram. From the coefficient of determination, it is a starting point to consider whether there is a strong correlation between the two data groups and a causal relationship. It is essential to exclude any outliers in the scatter plot. I will show you how to do it on the Excel template.https://youtu.be/MSTSiTAb4VI(Duration: 5:19)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the Scatter Diagram template file.＜＜ Related Videos ...

We’ll learn a Control Chart from the Control Chart Excel template. The important point about Control Chart is how to use it after completing it. This video explains the “Rule Of Seven” that indicates signs of abnormality in your process.https://youtu.be/qhF5OoEAC-c(Duration: 4:46)DOWNLOAD  ← Click this to download the "Control Chart" template file.＜＜ Related Videos ＞＞What's SPC (Statistical Process Control) and MSA (Measurement System Analysis)?【What are the 7 QC...