Periodic Table of Quality Management Tools

Periodic Table of Quality Management Tools Periodic Table of Quality Management Tools An interactive guide to quality management tools organized by categories. Click on any element to learn more about the tool, its purpose, and related techniques. This tool is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Balaji L R. All Tools Basic Quality Tools Advanced Quality Tools Six Sigma Tools Lean Management Problem Identification Data Analysis Project Management Decision-Making Quality Systems Customer-Focused Basic Quality Tools Advanced Quality Tools Six Sigma Tools Lean Management Problem Identification Data Analysis Project Management Decision-Making Quality Systems Customer-Focused Promotional Click on any element to view detailed information about the quality management tool. × Tool Name Category Purpose: To do something Description of the tool and how it works. Related Tools: // Quality Management Tools Data const qualityTools , description: "Also known as Ishikawa or fishbone diagram, it helps teams identify, explore, and display all possible causes related to a specific problem or effect.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/cause-and-effect-diagram-fishbone-or-ishikawa-diagram/" }, { id: 2, symbol: "CS", name: "Check Sheet", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 2, purpose: "Structured data collection and analysis", relatedTools: , description: "A structured, prepared form for collecting and analyzing data. It is a generic tool that can be adapted for a wide variety of purposes.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-check-sheet/" }, { id: 3, symbol: "CC", name: "Control Chart", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 3, purpose: "Monitor process variation over time", relatedTools: , description: "Used to determine if a process is stable and predictable, showing data points against control limits to identify special cause variation.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-control-charts/" }, { id: 4, symbol: "H", name: "Histogram", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 4, purpose: "Shows frequency distribution of data", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical representation showing the distribution of data, helping to identify patterns, central tendency, and variation.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-histogram/" }, { id: 5, symbol: "PC", name: "Pareto Chart", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 5, purpose: "Identifies the vital few causes (80/20 rule)", relatedTools: , description: "A combination of a bar graph and line graph showing individual values in descending order and the cumulative total, helping to prioritize issues.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-pareto-chart/" }, { id: 6, symbol: "SD", name: "Scatter Diagram", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 6, purpose: "Shows relationship between two variables", relatedTools: , description: "A graph that shows the relationship between two variables, helping to identify potential cause-and-effect relationships.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-scatter-diagram/" }, { id: 7, symbol: "FC", name: "Flow Chart", category: "Basic Quality Tool", categoryClass: "basic", group: 1, period: 7, purpose: "Visualizes process steps and flows", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical representation of the steps in a process, showing the sequence of activities, decision points, and process flows.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/flowcharts-the-ultimate-tool-for-visualizing-information/" },{id: 8,symbol: "STF",name: "Stratification",category: "Basic Quality Tool",categoryClass: "basic",group: 1,period: 8,purpose: "Separates data into categories to reveal patterns or sources of variation",relatedTools: ,description: "Stratification helps in analyzing data by dividing it into meaningful subgroups, allowing better understanding of variation and identification of potential root causes.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-stratification/" },{id: 9,symbol: "RUN",name: "Run Chart",category: "Basic Quality Tool",categoryClass: "basic",group: 2,period: 8,purpose: "Displays process performance over time to detect trends or shifts",relatedTools: ,description: "A Run Chart is a simple time-series graph used to visualize changes and trends in a process, helping to identify non-random patterns in data.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-run-chart/" }, // Group 2: Advanced Quality Tools (7 MP Tools) { id: 10, symbol: "AD", name: "Affinity Diagram", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 1, purpose: "Organizes large amounts of data into groups", relatedTools: , description: "Used to organize ideas and data into natural groupings based on relationships, helping to make sense of complex information.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/affinity-diagram/" }, { id: 11, symbol: "ID", name: "Interrelationship Diagram", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 2, purpose: "Shows cause-and-effect relationships", relatedTools: , description: "Identifies logical relationships between different factors or causes in a complex situation, showing how they influence each other.", url: "" }, { id: 12, symbol: "TD", name: "Tree Diagram", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 3, purpose: "Breaks down broad categories into finer levels of detail", relatedTools: , description: "Maps out the full path to achieve a specific goal by breaking it down into increasingly detailed levels of actions.", url: null }, { id: 13, symbol: "PM", name: "Prioritization Matrix", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 4, purpose: "Prioritizes items based on weighted criteria", relatedTools: , description: "Used to prioritize items and describe them in terms of weighted criteria. It uses a combination of tree and matrix diagramming techniques to do a pair-wise evaluation of items.", url: "" }, { id: 14, symbol: "MD", name: "Matrix Diagram", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 5, purpose: "Shows relationships between two or more sets of elements", relatedTools: , description: "Shows the relationship between two or more sets of elements. At each intersection, a relationship is either absent or present, giving information about the relationship.", url: "" }, { id: 15, symbol: "PDPC", name: "Process Decision Program Chart", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 6, purpose: "Identifies risks and countermeasures for tasks", relatedTools: , description: "Extends the tree diagram to identify risks and countermeasures for the bottom level tasks. Different shaped boxes are used to highlight risks and identify possible countermeasures.", url: null }, { id: 16, symbol: "AND", name: "Activity Network Diagram", category: "Advanced Quality Tool", categoryClass: "advanced", group: 2, period: 7, purpose: "Plans appropriate sequence for tasks and subtasks", relatedTools: , description: "Used to plan the appropriate sequence or schedule for a set of tasks and related subtasks. It helps in determining the critical path (longest sequence of tasks).", url: "" }, // Groups 3-12: Six Sigma Tools { id: 17, symbol: "DMAIC", name: "DMAIC", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 3, period: 2, purpose: "Problem-solving methodology", relatedTools: , description: "Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control - a data-driven improvement cycle used for optimizing and stabilizing processes.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/5-commonly-used-tools-in-each-stage-of-dmaic/" }, { id: 18, symbol: "DMADV", name: "DMADV", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 3, period: 3, purpose: "Design methodology", relatedTools: , description: "Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify - a data-driven design cycle used for creating new processes or products.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/25-essential-tools-for-each-stage-of-the-dmadv-approach/" }, { id: 19, symbol: "SIPOC", name: "SIPOC", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 3, period: 4, purpose: "Process mapping tool", relatedTools: , description: "Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers - a high-level view of a process that helps define its scope.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/sipoc/" }, { id: 20, symbol: "VOC", name: "Voice of Customer", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 4, period: 2, purpose: "Captures customer requirements", relatedTools: , description: "A systematic approach to gather and understand customer needs and expectations.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/voice-of-the-customer-voc/" }, { id: 21, symbol: "CTQ", name: "Critical to Quality Tree", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 4, period: 3, purpose: "Translates customer needs into measurable requirements", relatedTools: , description: "Critical to Quality - breaks down customer needs into specific, measurable requirements.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/unlocking-customer-requirements-with-a-ctq-tree/" }, { id: 22, symbol: "FMEA", name: "Failure Mode and Effects Analysis", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 4, period: 4, purpose: "Identifies potential failures", relatedTools: , description: "A systematic method for identifying and preventing product and process problems before they occur.",url: "" }, { id: 23, symbol: "MSA", name: "Measurement System Analysis", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 5, period: 2, purpose: "Evaluates measurement system capability", relatedTools: , description: "Assesses the validity of measurement systems to ensure data accuracy.",url: "" }, { id: 24, symbol: "DOE", name: "Design of Experiments", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 5, period: 3, purpose: "Systematically tests different factors", relatedTools: , description: "A structured approach to determine the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/design-of-experiments-doe-5-phases/" }, { id: 25, symbol: "HT", name: "Hypothesis Testing", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 5, period: 4, purpose: "Statistical method to make decisions", relatedTools: , description: "A statistical method that uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population parameter.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/what-is-hypothesis-testing/" }, { id: 26, symbol: "CA", name: "Capability Analysis", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 6, period: 2, purpose: "Evaluates process capability", relatedTools: , description: "Assesses whether a process is capable of meeting specifications by comparing process variation to specification limits.",url: "" }, { id: 27, symbol: "GRR", name: "Gage R&R", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 6, period: 3, purpose: "Measurement system analysis technique", relatedTools: , description: "A specialized technique used to determine the amount of variation in the measurement data due to the measurement system.",url: "" }, { id: 28, symbol: "PM", name: "Process Mapping", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 6, period: 4, purpose: "Documents process steps and flows", relatedTools: , description: "A visual representation of the sequence of steps and activities that constitute a process, often including decision points and alternative paths.",url: "" }, { id: 29, symbol: "RCA", name: "Root Cause Analysis", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 7, period: 2, purpose: "Identifies the origin of problems", relatedTools: , description: "A problem-solving method aimed at identifying the root causes of faults or problems rather than just addressing symptoms.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/root-cause-analysis-cheat-sheet/" }, { id: 30, symbol: "CP", name: "Control Plan", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 7, period: 3, purpose: "Documents control methods and reaction plans", relatedTools: , description: "A structured approach to documenting the functional elements of quality control that are to be implemented to ensure consistent quality.",url: "" }, { id: 31, symbol: "PuM", name: "Pugh Matrix", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 7, period: 4, purpose: "Evaluates and selects the best concept", relatedTools: , description: "A decision-making tool used to evaluate multiple concepts against a reference concept using a set of criteria that are important to the stakeholders.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/pugh-matrix-for-effective-decision-making/" }, // Additional Six Sigma Tools (Row 1-2) { id: 32, symbol: "5S", name: "5S Methodology", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 8, period: 2, purpose: "Workplace organization and standardization", relatedTools: , description: "A methodology that focuses on organizing the workplace, keeping it clean, standardizing work procedures, and maintaining the discipline needed to execute these tasks.",url: "" }, { id: 33, symbol: "VSM", name: "Value Stream Mapping", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 9, period: 2, purpose: "Visualizes material and information flow", relatedTools: , description: "A lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product or service from its beginning through to the customer.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/value-stream-mapping-navigating-process-efficiency/" }, { id: 34, symbol: "A3", name: "A3 Problem Solving", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 10, period: 2, purpose: "Structured problem-solving approach", relatedTools: , description: "A structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach that provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers.", url: null }, { id: 35, symbol: "PDCA", name: "Plan-Do-Check-Act", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 11, period: 2, purpose: "Iterative four-step management method", relatedTools: , description: "An iterative four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products.", url: null }, { id: 36, symbol: "DFSS", name: "Design for Six Sigma", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 8, period: 3, purpose: "Designs products and processes to meet Six Sigma standards", relatedTools: , description: "A business-process management method related to traditional Six Sigma that focuses on determining customer needs and driving those needs through the product development process.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/comparing-dmaic-dmadv-and-dfss/" }, { id: 37, symbol: "TRIZ", name: "TRIZ", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 9, period: 3, purpose: "Problem-solving, analysis and forecasting tool", relatedTools: , description: "A problem-solving, analysis and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention in the global patent literature, providing a systematic approach for developing creative solutions.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/introduction-to-triz-the-innovation-and-problem-solving-methodology/" }, { id: 38, symbol: "QC", name: "Quality Circles", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 10, period: 3, purpose: "Participative management technique", relatedTools: , description: "A group of workers who do the same or similar work, meeting regularly to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems, promoting quality improvement.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/quality-circles/" }, { id: 39, symbol: "SPC", name: "Statistical Process Control", category: "Six Sigma Tool", categoryClass: "six-sigma", group: 11, period: 3, purpose: "Monitors and controls processes", relatedTools: , description: "A method of quality control which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process, ensuring it operates at its full potential to produce conforming product.", url: "" },{id: 40,symbol: "SMP",name: "Sampling",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 8,period: 4,purpose: "Selects a subset of data to draw conclusions about a population",relatedTools: ,description: "Sampling is a statistical method used to collect representative data efficiently for analysis and decision-making without examining the entire population.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/sample-vs-population/" },{id: 41,symbol: "GD&T",name: "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 9,period: 4,purpose: "Specifies allowable geometric variation in parts and assemblies",relatedTools: ,description: "GD&T is a symbolic language used in engineering drawings to define tolerances and ensure fit, form, and function, supporting precision manufacturing.", url: null },{id: 42,symbol: "PCH",name: "Project Charter",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 10,period: 4,purpose: "Defines scope, goals, and responsibilities for improvement projects",relatedTools: ,description: "The Project Charter is a foundational document that outlines the Six Sigma project's objectives, scope, timeline, and team members, ensuring alignment and accountability.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/top-5-pitfalls-in-crafting-a-six-sigma-project-charter/" },{id: 43,symbol: "EDA",name: "Exploratory Data Analysis",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 11,period: 4,purpose: "Analyzes and visualizes data patterns before formal modeling",relatedTools: ,description: "EDA uses visual and statistical methods to uncover underlying patterns, trends, and anomalies in data, guiding deeper analysis in Six Sigma projects.", url: "" },{id: 44,symbol: "KPI",name: "Key Performance Indicators",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 12,period: 4,purpose: "Measures critical success factors to evaluate process performance",relatedTools: ,description: "KPIs are quantifiable metrics used to track the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of processes or projects in alignment with strategic goals.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/examples-of-kpis/" },{id: 45,symbol: "BEA",name: "Break-even Analysis",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 12,period: 3,purpose: "Determines the point where revenue equals cost",relatedTools: ,description: "Break-even analysis calculates when a project or investment will become profitable, aiding financial decision-making in process improvement initiatives.", url: "" },{id: 46,symbol: "RBD",name: "Robust Design",category: "Six Sigma Tool",categoryClass: "six-sigma",group: 12,period: 2,purpose: "Ensures consistent performance by minimizing sensitivity to variation",relatedTools: ,description: "Robust Design is a methodology that focuses on improving product or process performance under varying conditions, enhancing quality and reliability without increasing cost.", url: "" }, // Promotional Element (Quality Gurus Inc) { id: 100, symbol: "QG", name: "Quality Gurus Inc", category: "Promotional", categoryClass: "promotional", group: 7, period: 1, purpose: "Provides quality management data analysis and Six Sigma training", relatedTools: , description: "Quality Gurus Inc is a leading provider of quality management solutions, data analysis services, and Six Sigma training programs for organizations seeking to improve their processes and achieve operational excellence.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/list-of-courses/" }, // Groups 13-16: Lean Management Tools { id: 47, symbol: "5S", name: "5S", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 13, period: 2, purpose: "Workplace organization", relatedTools: , description: "Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain - a methodology for organizing and maintaining a clean, efficient workplace.", url: null }, { id: 48, symbol: "VSM", name: "Value Stream Mapping", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 13, period: 3, purpose: "Visualizes material and information flow", relatedTools: , description: "A lean tool that employs a flowchart to document, analyze, and improve the flow of information or materials required to produce a product or service.", url: "" }, { id: 49, symbol: "Kb", name: "Kanban", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 13, period: 4, purpose: "Visual system for managing work", relatedTools: , description: "A visual system for managing work as it moves through a process, emphasizing just-in-time delivery and limiting work in progress.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/kanban-principles-benefits-and-how-to-get-started/" }, { id: 50, symbol: "PY", name: "Poka-Yoke", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 14, period: 2, purpose: "Prevents defects", relatedTools: , description: "Error-proofing mechanisms that help prevent defects from occurring or make defects obvious at a glance.", url: null }, { id: 51, symbol: "Kz", name: "Kaizen", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 14, period: 3, purpose: "Continuous improvement philosophy", relatedTools: , description: "A philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement throughout all aspects of life, when applied to the workplace it means continuous improvement involving everyone.", url: null }, { id: 52, symbol: "GW", name: "Gemba Walk", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 14, period: 4, purpose: "Direct observation of work", relatedTools: , description: "The practice of going to the actual place where work is done to observe and understand the process.", url: null }, { id: 53, symbol: "Hj", name: "Heijunka", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 15, period: 2, purpose: "Balances production volume and variety", relatedTools: , description: "Production leveling - a technique for reducing the unevenness in a production process, which in turn reduces waste.", url: null }, { id: 54, symbol: "SW", name: "Standardized Work", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 15, period: 3, purpose: "Documented procedures for consistency", relatedTools: , description: "Documented procedures that capture the current best practices for performing a process, ensuring consistency and providing a baseline for improvement.", url: "" }, { id: 55, symbol: "TT", name: "Takt Time", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 15, period: 4, purpose: "Rate of production needed to meet customer demand", relatedTools: , description: "The pace at which products need to be produced to meet customer demand, calculated by dividing available production time by customer demand.", url: "" }, { id: 56, symbol: "SMED", name: "Single Minute Exchange of Die", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 16, period: 2, purpose: "Reduces setup time", relatedTools: , description: "A set of techniques for reducing setup times to less than 10 minutes, enabling smaller batch sizes and greater flexibility.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/smed-single-minute-exchange-of-die/" }, { id: 57, symbol: "TPM", name: "Total Productive Maintenance", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 16, period: 3, purpose: "Proactive equipment maintenance", relatedTools: , description: "A holistic approach to maintenance that focuses on proactive and preventative maintenance to maximize operational efficiency of equipment.", url: null }, { id: 58, symbol: "JIT", name: "Just-In-Time", category: "Lean Management Tool", categoryClass: "lean-tool", group: 16, period: 4, purpose: "Minimizes inventory by producing only what's needed", relatedTools: , description: "A production strategy that strives to improve return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/just-in-time-jit-production-and-its-integration-with-lean-concepts/" },{id: 59,symbol: "ADN",name: "Andon",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 13,period: 5,purpose: "Visual signaling system to alert process issues in real time",relatedTools: ,description: "Andon is a visual control method that enables operators to indicate problems, call for support, and stop the process if necessary to maintain quality and flow.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/a-guide-to-andon-in-lean-manufacturing/" },{id: 60,symbol: "JDK",name: "Jidoka",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 14,period: 5,purpose: "Enables machines or operators to detect abnormalities and stop work automatically",relatedTools: ,description: "Jidoka, also known as autonomation, emphasizes building quality into the process by empowering systems to halt operations when defects are detected.", url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/jidoka-autonomation/" },{id: 61,symbol: "KTA",name: "Kata",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 15,period: 5,purpose: "Promotes continuous improvement through structured routines",relatedTools: ,description: "Kata refers to small, scientific cycles of improvement and coaching that embed continuous improvement habits into daily work culture.",url: ""},{id: 62,symbol: "OBY",name: "Obeya",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 16,period: 5,purpose: "Collaborative visual workspace for cross-functional decision-making",relatedTools: ,description: "Obeya, meaning 'big room,' is a physical or digital space where teams review performance, align priorities, and manage projects using visual management systems.",url: ""},{id: 63,symbol: "TPS",name: "Toyota Production System",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 13,period: 6,purpose: "Framework for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement",relatedTools: ,description: "TPS is the foundation of modern Lean thinking, focusing on eliminating waste, improving flow, and creating value through standardized work and respect for people.",url: ""},{id: 64,symbol: "NGS",name: "Nagara System",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 14,period: 6,purpose: "Simultaneous processing to balance flow and efficiency",relatedTools: ,description: "Nagara refers to the ability to perform multiple tasks in parallel without interruption, supporting a balanced and efficient production rhythm.",url: ""},{id: 65,symbol: "NMH",name: "Nemawashi",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 15,period: 6,purpose: "Pre-decision consensus-building process",relatedTools: ,description: "Nemawashi is the informal process of laying the groundwork and gathering input before a formal decision is made, fostering smoother implementation and acceptance.",url: ""},{id: 66,symbol: "OEE",name: "Overall Equipment Effectiveness",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 16,period: 6,purpose: "Measures the effectiveness of equipment in terms of availability, performance, and quality",relatedTools: ,description: "OEE provides a holistic view of manufacturing productivity by combining multiple performance factors to identify areas for improvement.",url: ""},{id: 67,symbol: "SB",name: "Shadow Board",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 15,period: 7,purpose: "Organizes tools visually for quick access and accountability",relatedTools: ,description: "A Shadow Board is a visual tool storage method where outlines of tools are displayed to promote organization, reduce searching time, and highlight missing items.",url: ""},{id: 68,symbol: "VF",name: "Visual Factory",category: "Lean Management",categoryClass: "lean-tool",group: 16,period: 7,purpose: "Uses visual cues and controls to communicate information in real time",relatedTools: ,description: "The Visual Factory leverages charts, signs, labels, dashboards, and signals to make process performance and priorities visible to all levels of the organization.",url: ""}, // Group 17: Problem Identification Tools { id: 69, symbol: "NGT", name: "Nominal Group Technique", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 1, purpose: "Structured group decision-making", relatedTools: , description: "A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone and facilitates quick agreement on the relative importance of issues.", url: null }, { id: 70, symbol: "Br", name: "Brainstorming", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 2, purpose: "Generates ideas and solutions", relatedTools: , description: "A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem." , url: null }, { id: 71, symbol: "5W", name: "5 Whys", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 3, purpose: "Identifies root causes", relatedTools: , description: "An iterative interrogative technique used to explore the cause-and-effect relationships underlying a particular problem." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/5-whys-tool-common-mistakes-while-using/" }, { id: 72, symbol: "Bm", name: "Benchmarking", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 4, purpose: "Compares performance against best practices", relatedTools: , description: "The practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other industries." , url: "" }, { id: 73, symbol: "SWOT", name: "SWOT Analysis", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 5, purpose: "Evaluates Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats", relatedTools: , description: "A structured planning method that evaluates these four elements of an organization, project, or business venture." , url: "" }, { id: 74, symbol: "GA", name: "Gap Analysis", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 6, purpose: "Identifies differences between current and desired state", relatedTools: , description: "A method of assessing the differences between the current state and desired future state or goals." , url: "" }, { id: 75, symbol: "MM", name: "Mind Mapping", category: "Problem Identification Tool", categoryClass: "problem-id", group: 17, period: 7, purpose: "Visual organization of ideas", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical technique for visualizing connections between several ideas or pieces of information, helping to organize thoughts and identify relationships." , url: "" }, // Group 18: Data Analysis Tools { id: 76, symbol: "MVC", name: "Multi-Vari Chart", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 1, purpose: "Analyzes multiple sources of variation", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical tool that helps identify which sources of variation are most significant in a process by displaying different types of variation on a single chart." , url: "" }, { id: 77, symbol: "RA", name: "Regression Analysis", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 2, purpose: "Examines relationships between variables", relatedTools: , description: "A set of statistical processes for estimating the relationships between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables." , url: "" }, { id: 78, symbol: "ANOVA", name: "Analysis of Variance", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 3, purpose: "Compares means of different groups", relatedTools: , description: "A collection of statistical models used to analyze the differences among group means." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/analysis-of-variance-anova-explained-with-formula-and-an-example/" }, { id: 79, symbol: "CA", name: "Correlation Analysis", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 4, purpose: "Measures strength of relationship between variables", relatedTools: , description: "A statistical method used to evaluate the strength of relationship between two quantitative variables." , url: "" }, { id: 80, symbol: "SPC", name: "Statistical Process Control", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 5, purpose: "Monitors and controls processes", relatedTools: , description: "A method of quality control which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process." , url: "" }, { id: 81, symbol: "BP", name: "Box Plot", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 6, purpose: "Displays distribution of data sets", relatedTools: , description: "A standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary: minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum." , url: "" }, { id: 82, symbol: "TSA", name: "Time Series Analysis", category: "Data Analysis Tool", categoryClass: "data-analysis", group: 18, period: 7, purpose: "Analyzes data points collected over time", relatedTools: , description: "A statistical technique that deals with time series data to extract meaningful statistics and characteristics about the data and forecast future values." , url: null }, // Project Management Tools (Row 8) { id: 83, symbol: "GC", name: "Gantt Chart", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 3, period: 5, purpose: "Schedules project activities", relatedTools: , description: "A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule, showing the start and finish dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project." , url: null }, { id: 84, symbol: "CPM", name: "Critical Path Method", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 4, period: 5, purpose: "Identifies critical activities", relatedTools: , description: "An algorithm for scheduling a set of project activities, identifying the longest path of planned activities to the end of the project." , url: "" }, { id: 85, symbol: "RAM", name: "Risk Assessment Matrix", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 5, period: 5, purpose: "Evaluates risks", relatedTools: , description: "A tool that helps assess and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and potential impact." , url: "" }, { id: 86, symbol: "SA", name: "Stakeholder Analysis", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 6, period: 5, purpose: "Identifies and analyzes stakeholders", relatedTools: , description: "A technique that identifies and analyzes the individuals or groups that may affect or be affected by a project." , url: "" }, { id: 87, symbol: "WBS", name: "Work Breakdown Structure", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 7, period: 5, purpose: "Decomposes project into manageable components", relatedTools: , description: "A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team." , url: null }, { id: 88, symbol: "PERT", name: "Program Evaluation and Review Technique", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 8, period: 5, purpose: "Analyzes and represents tasks", relatedTools: , description: "A method to analyze the tasks involved in completing a project, especially the time needed to complete each task, and identifying the minimum time needed to complete the total project." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/pert-the-program-evaluation-and-review-technique/" }, { id: 89, symbol: "MC", name: "Milestone Chart", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 9, period: 5, purpose: "Tracks key project events", relatedTools: , description: "A chart that displays key events or milestones in a project timeline, helping to track progress and communicate important dates." , url: "" }, { id: 90, symbol: "RH", name: "Resource Histogram", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 10, period: 5, purpose: "Shows resource allocation over time", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical representation that shows resource allocation and utilization over the project timeline, helping to identify overallocation or underutilization." , url: "" }, { id: 91, symbol: "EVM", name: "Earned Value Management", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 11, period: 5, purpose: "Measures project performance", relatedTools: , description: "A project management technique that objectively measures project performance and progress by comparing the amount of work planned with what was actually accomplished." , url: null }, { id: 92, symbol: "PC", name: "Project Charter", category: "Project Management Tool", categoryClass: "project-mgmt", group: 12, period: 5, purpose: "Defines project scope and objectives", relatedTools: , description: "A formal document that officially authorizes a project, providing the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities." , url: "" }, // Decision-Making Tools (Row 9) { id: 93, symbol: "DM", name: "Decision Matrix", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 3, period: 6, purpose: "Evaluates and prioritizes options", relatedTools: , description: "A tool that evaluates and prioritizes a list of options based on specific criteria." , url: "" }, { id: 94, symbol: "FFA", name: "Force Field Analysis", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 4, period: 6, purpose: "Analyzes forces for and against change", relatedTools: , description: "A framework for analyzing the factors that influence a situation, particularly one involving change." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/force-field-analysis/" }, { id: 95, symbol: "CBA", name: "Cost-Benefit Analysis", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 5, period: 6, purpose: "Evaluates costs versus benefits", relatedTools: , description: "A systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives by determining benefits and costs." , url: "" }, { id: 96, symbol: "NGT", name: "Nominal Group Technique", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 6, period: 6, purpose: "Structured decision-making process", relatedTools: , description: "A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone and facilitates quick agreement on the relative importance of issues, problems, or solutions." , url: null }, { id: 97, symbol: "DM", name: "Delphi Method", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 7, period: 6, purpose: "Structured communication technique", relatedTools: , description: "A structured communication technique originally developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts." , url: "" }, { id: 98, symbol: "DT", name: "Decision Tree", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 8, period: 6, purpose: "Maps out possible decisions and consequences", relatedTools: , description: "A graphical representation of possible solutions to a decision based on certain conditions, helping to identify the most effective action to reach a goal." , url: "" }, { id: 99, symbol: "PA", name: "Pareto Analysis", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 9, period: 6, purpose: "Prioritizes based on the 80/20 rule", relatedTools: , description: "A decision-making technique that statistically separates a limited number of input factors (the vital few) from the many possible factors (the trivial many)." , url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/seven-quality-tools-pareto-chart/" }, { id: 101, symbol: "PCA", name: "Paired Comparison Analysis", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 10, period: 6, purpose: "Compares options in pairs", relatedTools: , description: "A method for comparing options in pairs to determine which options are most important or preferred, especially useful when priorities are not clear.",url: "" }, { id: 102, symbol: "GA", name: "Grid Analysis", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 11, period: 6, purpose: "Analyzes options against weighted criteria", relatedTools: , description: "A decision-making technique that allows systematic analysis of options against multiple criteria, with each criterion weighted according to its importance.",url: "" }, { id: 103, symbol: "PMI", name: "Plus/Minus/Interesting", category: "Decision-Making Tool", categoryClass: "decision-making", group: 12, period: 6, purpose: "Evaluates pros, cons, and implications", relatedTools: , description: "A decision-making technique that evaluates the positive aspects, negative aspects, and interesting implications of a decision, helping to consider all angles.",url: "" }, // Quality Management Systems Tools (Row 10) { id: 104, symbol: "ISO", name: "ISO 9001", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 3, period: 7, purpose: "International standard for quality management systems", relatedTools: , description: "A set of international standards on quality management and quality assurance developed to help organizations effectively document the quality system elements.",url: "" }, { id: 105, symbol: "QM", name: "Quality Manual", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 4, period: 7, purpose: "Documents quality management system", relatedTools: , description: "A document that describes the quality management system and outlines how an organization will achieve its quality objectives.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/developing-a-quality-manual-in-the-iso-90012015-era/" }, { id: 106, symbol: "PA", name: "Process Auditing", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 5, period: 7, purpose: "Evaluates process compliance and effectiveness", relatedTools: , description: "A systematic examination of a process to determine whether it is effective and in compliance with requirements.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/iso-90012015-audit-checklist/" }, { id: 107, symbol: "MR", name: "Management Review", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 6, period: 7, purpose: "Evaluates quality system performance", relatedTools: , description: "A formal, structured meeting which involves top management and takes place at regular intervals to review the status and adequacy of the quality management system.",url: "" }, { id: 108, symbol: "CAPA", name: "Corrective and Preventive Action", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 7, period: 7, purpose: "Addresses nonconformities", relatedTools: , description: "A systematic approach to identify and correct process or product issues, determine causes, and prevent recurrence.",url: "" }, { id: 111, symbol: "DC", name: "Document Control", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 8, period: 7, purpose: "Manages quality documentation", relatedTools: , description: "A system to ensure that documents are reviewed for adequacy, approved prior to issue, and available at points of use.",url: "" }, { id: 112, symbol: "QP", name: "Quality Policy", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 9, period: 7, purpose: "Establishes quality intentions and direction", relatedTools: , description: "A brief statement that aligns with an organization's purpose and provides a framework for setting quality objectives.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/how-to-develop-and-implement-a-quality-policy/" }, { id: 113, symbol: "QO", name: "Quality Objectives", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 10, period: 7, purpose: "Specific quality goals", relatedTools: , description: "Specific, measurable targets derived from the quality policy that an organization aims to achieve within a defined timeframe.",url: "" }, { id: 114, symbol: "QPl", name: "Quality Planning", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 11, period: 7, purpose: "Establishes quality processes and resources", relatedTools: , description: "The process of identifying quality standards relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them, ensuring that quality is planned and designed into processes.",url: "" }, { id: 115, symbol: "QA", name: "Quality Assurance", category: "Quality Management Systems Tool", categoryClass: "quality-systems", group: 12, period: 7, purpose: "Ensures quality requirements will be fulfilled", relatedTools: , description: "A set of activities focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled, emphasizing defect prevention rather than detection.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/quality-assurance/" },{id: 116,symbol: "AUD",name: "Audits",category: "Quality Systems",categoryClass: "quality-systems",group: 13,period: 7,purpose: "Evaluates compliance with standards and identifies improvement opportunities",relatedTools: ,description: "Audits are systematic, independent examinations used to assess whether processes and systems comply with requirements and to support continuous improvement.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/certified-quality-auditor-cqa-training/"},{id: 117,symbol: "8D",name: "8 Disciplines of Problem Solving",category: "Quality Systems",categoryClass: "quality-systems",group: 14,period: 7,purpose: "Structured team approach for solving complex problems and preventing recurrence",relatedTools: ,description: "8D is a disciplined, eight-step methodology used by teams to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems, often used in manufacturing and supplier quality systems.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/eight-disciplines-8d-problem-solving/"}, // Customer-Focused Quality Tools (Row 11) { id: 118, symbol: "QFD", name: "Quality Function Deployment", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 3, period: 8, purpose: "Translates customer requirements into design specifications", relatedTools: , description: "A structured approach to defining customer needs and translating them into specific plans to produce products to meet those needs.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/quality-function-deployment-qfd/" }, { id: 119, symbol: "KM", name: "Kano Model", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 4, period: 8, purpose: "Categorizes customer preferences", relatedTools: , description: "A theory for product development and customer satisfaction that classifies customer preferences into five categories: Must-be, One-dimensional, Attractive, Indifferent, and Reverse.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/understanding-the-kano-model-prioritizing-features-for-product-development/" }, { id: 120, symbol: "CS", name: "Customer Surveys", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 5, period: 8, purpose: "Collects customer feedback", relatedTools: , description: "A method of gathering information from customers about their satisfaction, preferences, and experiences with products or services.",url: "" }, { id: 121, symbol: "NPS", name: "Net Promoter Score", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 6, period: 8, purpose: "Measures customer loyalty", relatedTools: , description: "A management tool that measures the loyalty of a firm's customer relationships by asking customers how likely they are to recommend the company to others.",url: "" }, { id: 122, symbol: "CJM", name: "Customer Journey Mapping", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 7, period: 8, purpose: "Maps customer experience", relatedTools: , description: "A visual representation of the process a customer goes through to achieve a goal with your organization, helping to understand customer experiences.",url: "" }, { id: 123, symbol: "SB", name: "Service Blueprinting", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 8, period: 8, purpose: "Maps service processes from customer perspective", relatedTools: , description: "A customer-focused approach for service innovation and service improvement that visualizes the service processes, customer points of contact, and physical evidence.",url: "" }, { id: 124, symbol: "EM", name: "Empathy Mapping", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 9, period: 8, purpose: "Visualizes customer attitudes and behaviors", relatedTools: , description: "A collaborative visualization used to articulate what we know about a particular type of user, helping to understand their needs, experiences, behaviors, and goals.",url: "" }, { id: 125, symbol: "VOC", name: "Voice of Customer", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 10, period: 8, purpose: "Captures customer requirements", relatedTools: , description: "A process used to capture customers' requirements, expectations, preferences, and aversions, providing detailed insight into customer needs and wants.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/voice-of-the-customer-voc/" }, { id: 126, symbol: "CS", name: "Customer Segmentation", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 11, period: 8, purpose: "Groups customers with similar needs", relatedTools: , description: "The process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics so companies can market to each group effectively and appropriately.",url: "https://www.qualitygurus.com/types-of-customers-and-customer-segmentation/" }, { id: 127, symbol: "CA", name: "Conjoint Analysis", category: "Customer-Focused Quality Tool", categoryClass: "customer-focused", group: 12, period: 8, purpose: "Determines how customers value different features", relatedTools: , description: "A statistical technique used in market research to determine how people value different attributes that make up an individual product or service.",url: "" } ]; // Function to create the periodic table function createPeriodicTable() { const tableContainer document.getElementById('periodic-table'); tableContainer.innerHTML ''; // Add group labels (top row) tableContainer.appendChild(createEmptyCell()); // Top-left corner cell for (let i 1; i { const key `${tool.period}-${tool.group}`; elementMap.set(key, tool); }); // Generate the table with proper spacing for (let period 1; period < 8; period++) { // Add period label const periodLabel document.createElement('div'); periodLabel.className 'period-label'; periodLabel.textContent period; tableContainer.appendChild(periodLabel); // Add elements or empty cells for each group for (let group 1; group < 18; group++) { const key `${period}-${group}`; if (elementMap.has(key)) { const tool elementMap.get(key); tableContainer.appendChild(createElementCell(tool)); } else { tableContainer.appendChild(createEmptyCell()); } } } } // Function to create an element cell function createElementCell(tool) { const element document.createElement('div'); element.className `element ${tool.categoryClass}`; element.setAttribute('data-category', tool.categoryClass); element.setAttribute('data-id', tool.id); element.innerHTML ` ${tool.id} ${tool.symbol} 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