TOOLS FOR SIX SIGMA

Probability and Statistical Distribution

Frequency Distribution and Histogram
Seven tools: Check Sheet, Pareto Analysis, Ishikawa Diagram, Histogram, Scatter
Diagram, Run Charts and Stratification

Control Charts

Process Capability Analysis

Acceptance Sampling Plan

Sampling Techniques

Estimation, Test of Significance, Contingency Table & Analysis of Variance

Design of Experiments & Taguchi Methods

Regression Analysis and Response Surface Methodology

Data Transformation

New Seven Tools: Affinity Diagram, Relations Diagram, Tree Diagram,

Matrix Diagram, Matrix Data Analysis, Process Decision Program Chart,
Arrow Diagram

Process Mapping – Illustrated description of how things get done, which enables
participants to visualize an entire process and identify areas of strength and weaknesses.
It helps reduce cycle time and defects while recognizing the value of individual
contributions.

Root Cause Analysis – Study of original reason for nonconformance with a process.
When the root cause is removed or corrected, the nonconformance will be eliminated.

Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – A technique which helps to translate/ express

customer voice into specifications and tolerances.

Failure Mode and Effect analysis (FMEA) - A method for identifying and prioritizing
various causes for possible failure of a System/Product or Process

Measurement System Analysis

Bench Marking, Business Process Reworking (BPR) and JITS
Kano Model, Poka Yoke, 5 S and other Japanese Tools

Shainin Tools