E6S-061 Value Stream Mapping - Value Stream Essentials Part 3B
In this episode number 61 we give tips on a simplified approach to create an effective Value Stream Map, in “Value Stream Essentials” Part 3B.
Read MoreE6S-060 Value Stream Mapping - Value Stream Essentials Part 3A
In this episode number 60 we get back into the flow with Value Stream Mapping, part 3A in our “Value Stream Essentials” series, for “major performance gains.”
Read MoreE6S-059 - Rule out the Ruler Part 5C- Guage R&R Variable MSA
In this episode number 59 we close out or “Rule out the Ruler” series with part 5C during which we analyze a real-life gauge R&R study and discuss the AIAG rules.
Read MoreE6S-058 - Rule out the Ruler Part 5B- Gauge R&R Variable MSA
In this episode number 58, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 5B,” we go through the do’s and don’ts, and our own personal preferences, (for better or worse), when planning and setting up a crossed variable gauge R&R.
Read MoreE6S-057 - Rule out the Ruler Part 5A- Gauge R&R Variable MSA Types
In this episode number 57, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 5A,” we give an overview of several types of the Gauge R&R, (Types 1 & 2, Crossed, Nested and more), and elaborate on the uses of each type.
Read MoreE6S-056 Attribute Agreement - Rule out the Ruler part 4B
In this episode number 56, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 4B,” we continue our previous discussions on the Attribute Agreement Analysis and highlight some of the dangers and biases possible during the assessment process.
Read MoreE6S-055 Attribute Agreement - Rule out the Ruler Part 4A
In this episode number 55, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 4A,” we introduce the standards and discuss our personal preferences in this first of two episodes on Attribute Agreement Analysis.
Read MoreE6S-054 (Redroadcast E6S-009) Defining a project
In this episode number 54 ( a rebroadcast of episode 9), we discuss the basics of defining a project with good problem and objective statements.
Read MoreE6S-053 Rule out the Ruler Part 3- Measurement Data Types
In this episode number 53, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 3,” we review the different data types, and how that plays into analyzing your measurement or decision systems.
Read MoreE6S-052 E6S-Methods Podcast First Anniversary
In this episode number 52 we celebrate our 1-year anniversary. We reflect on the last year of episodes and look forward to a new year. Thanks for joining us on our journey.
Read MoreE6S-051 LSS Holiday Blues
In this episode number 51, our first E6S-Methods Holiday Special, “Beware the Lean Six Sigma Project Holiday Blues.”
Read MoreE6S-050 Rule out the Ruler Part 2 - Measurement Systems
In this episode number 50 “Rule out the Ruler” Part 2, we continue our review of measurement system fundamentals, discussing repeatability, reproducibility, and the importance of calibration, both inside and outside of the lab. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-049 - Rule out the Ruler Part 1- Measurement (Decision) Systems
In this episode number 49, “Rule out the Ruler” part 1 of our Measurement Systems series, we discuss some of the basic measurement system terminology, bias, linearity, stability and more...
Read MoreE6S-048 Variations - Part 2
In this episode number 48, “Variations” Part 2, we conclude our introduction into various types of data distribution. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-047 Variations - Part 1
In this episode number 47, “Variations” Part 1, we introduce the critical concept of variation and the normal distribution. Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-046 Jacob Requests a Recalibration
In this episode number 46, Jacob requests a sanity check, to recalibrate our program. We have a frank debate regarding the order tools relative to a how we’d conduct them in a real project, especially debating which comes first, Process Maps or Measurement System Analyses.
Read MoreE6S-045 Unbalanced Flow (cont.) - Value Stream Essentials Part 2
In this episode number 45, we finish off our discussion on unbalanced flow, part 2 of our “Value Stream Essentials” series. ***Unbalanced Work Flow Makes Work Overflow***
Read MoreE6S-044 Unbalanced Flow - Value Stream Essentials Part 1
In this episode number 44, we kick off our series on “Value Stream Essentials” with a discussion on unbalanced flow. ***Unbalanced Work Flow Makes Work Overflow***
Read MoreE6S-043 Detailed Process Map - Find the Needle!
In this episode number 43, we discuss the differences between the process flow diagram and detailed process map.
Read MoreE6S-042 Process Flow Diagram
In this episode number 42, we introduce the simple, yet extremely effective technique that belongs in every practitioner’s tool box, the Process Flow Diagram. Key Takeaway: Diamonds are expensive- Simplify Your Decisions.
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