Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
To apply for the Six Sigma Black Belt certification by Quality Gurus Inc., you need to take the following steps.
Continue readingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)
Root Cause Analysis is used to analyze the root cause of a positive or negative event. The purpose is to take corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of a negative outcome or facilitate a positive outcome.What is the root cause?A cause, if corrected, will prevent the recurrence of a problem.It will also prevent the occurrence […]
Continue readingEight Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving
The 8D is a team-based, structured approach to problem-solving. The 8D approach aims to identify the root causes of the problem and take necessary actions so that the recurring problems are permanently resolved.
Continue readingSpecial Cause Vs Common Cause Variation
What is the variation?Whatever measurement we take, there is always a variation between these measurements. No two items or measurements are precisely the same. The problem with the variation is that it is the enemy of quality. Variation and quality do not go hand in hand. Variation reduction is one of the significant challenges of quality […]
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Six Sigma is a process improvement approach. Six Sigma was invented by Motorola way back in 1985. This approach has stood the test of time and is still widely used by organizations even after 35 years of its invention. This process improvement methodology can be used in any industry. The focus of Six Sigma is to […]
Continue readingJapanese Quality Management Terms – Flash Cards
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Continue readingCost of Quality
The cost of quality (CoQ) can be categorized in four categories: Prevention Cost, Appraisal Cost, Internal Failure Cost and External Failure Cost
Continue readingSix Sigma Certification – ASQ® or IASSC?
Many of my Six Sigma Green Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt students have asked me these questions: Which certification should I go for ASQ(American Society for Quality) or IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certifications)? Which of these to certificates is most valued – ASQ or IASSC? Let’s understand a few key facts before […]
Continue readingSix Sigma Green Belt Question Bank ASQ® CSSGB Exam
Successfully pass your ASQ® Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) exam in the first attempt. 10 Random real exam questions each time you try this online quiz.
Continue readingPreventing Six Sigma Failure
Why do Six Sigma projects fail? When we say fail, we mean why the projects don’t achieve the objective which they were supposed to accomplish? There are various reasons for the project failure. However, the following are the top six reasons. 1. Lack of Management Support: The first reason or the prime reason for Six […]
Continue readingValue Added vs Non-value Added Activities
The value is defined as what the customer is willing to pay for or wait for. If the customer is not willing to pay extra for an activity, then that activity is not adding value to the product or service.
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