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6Sigma
Web-based Six Sigma enterprise quality management solutions.
Acorn Systems Activity Based Costing
Provides Activity Based Costing (ABC), profit optimization, performance optimization and cost management software. From Acorn Systems.
ActiveStrategy, Inc.
Enterprise strategy execution software for corporate intranets and portals.
AEMA QMS Software
An integrated and easy to Quality Managment software that includes Document Control, Calibration, Internal Audit and Corrective & Preventive Action.
allClear
Process flow charting, modeling and simulation package. Trial available.
Analyse-it
Statistical analysis software for Microsoft Excel, including histograms, linear and polynomial regression, ANOVA, chi-square, and dozens of other procedures.
Apogee
Software tool for performing Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo Analysis, Statistical Allocation, and Multi-Objective Optimization for Enhanced Product Development and DFSS. Trial available. From Statistical Design Institute.
Audit Management System Software
Easily manage your ISO 9001;2000 and/or ISO 14000 Management System Auditing. Includes root causes and their charting.
Balanced Scorecard
The SAS Solution for Balanced Scorecard helps you realize business goals by delivering a holistic view of the business that is more than the sum of its parts.
BalancedScorecard.com
An enterprise solution for translating business strategy into actionable tasks. It's a web-based application that enables businesses to monitor the determinants of shareholder value, such as customer satisfaction, quality of service, response time and long-term strategic vision.
BaRaN Systems LLC
BaRaN Systems provides quality control software and add-ins, such as Six Sigma, TQM and Statistical Quality Control, for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Lotus 1.2.3 for Windows spreadsheets.
Best Quality Control 5.3
Software for ISO 9000:2000 with document control, corrective/preventive action management, and internal audit process documentation. From ARH Info.
BizFlow
Business process management software. Includes real-time process monitoring and reports. From HandySoft.
Business Pro Express
Used to measure, analyze and monitor any business process. Ideal for use in difficult to measure activities in banking, insurance, securities, service industries and government. Demo available after registration.
Centryx
Quickly explore and quantify the direct impact of Capability, Control, and Complexity on your product, process, design, or business bottom line.
CHARTrunner
SPC charting solution that performs statistical analysis on data that resides in other applications such as Excel, Access, Oracle, and more. From PQ Systems.
Continuous Innovation Culture
Provides software and services to help companies manage their six sigma projects and portfolios within one single software package. Solutions are designed to be more flexible for UK and European customers. From Continuous Innovation Culture.
CorVu Corporation
CorVu is global provider of enterprise performance management solutions, offering information analysis capabilities to empower customers to achieve strategic objectives and improve business performance.
Crucible™ Online Testing
Online testing module that may be integrated with Six Sigma training for pre-test, post-test, and certification purposes. From MoreSteam.com.
Datajogger
Software to assist teams in improvement and Six Sigma projects. It provides all the problem-solving and data analysis tools--such as brainstorming, flow charts, fishbone diagrams, affinity diagrams, and more--that are crucial to a team's progress. From PQ Systems.
DECISIONcapture
QFD matrix-based decision making tool for managing CTQs, prioritizing metrics, setting targets & providing traceability to the Voice of the Customer. From International TechneGroup Incorporated.
Decisioneering - Crystal Ball
Decision analysis tools to help users understand processes and design through spreadsheet simulation, optimization, prediction. Trial available after registration.
Design-Expert® Software for Design of Experiments
Design of Experiment software draws 3D response surface maps that lead experimenters directly to optimal performance. 30 day trial available.
DFSSII
Six Sigma design analysis software toolset that allows users to interactively predict and eliminate where product or assembly defects will occur.
Dialog Strategy
A freeware tools to help implement balanced scorecards. Free copy available.
DOE for Microsoft Excel
Multiple regression based analysis tool that supports multiple design types and analysis techniques including a computer aided approach. From Air Academy.
DOE KISS for Microsoft Excel
Allows you to create common designs with regression analysis. Features include optimization, interaction plots, surface plots, residuals, prediction, and more. From SigmaZone.
Dyadem FMEA-Pro 5
Fully customizable Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) program that will allow you to shape your requirements today and in the future. FMEA for medical devices also available. Trials available with registration.
EngineRoom® Data Analysis Software
Excel add-in that provides menu-driven access to a suite of Six Sigma data analysis tools and templates for each DMAIC step. Downloadable free trial. From MoreSteam.com.
Ergometrics Software
Ergometrics lets you build your Balanced Scorecard and digital dashboards in a visual format showing key performance indicators. Trial available.
ESSENTEQ™
Knowledge management, project tracking and training services application presented within a unified, web-based portal. From Six Sigma Academy.
Everest Customer Focused Quality Software
Track and handle customer complaints and issues. In depth corrective action tracking. Demo available.
Extend Simulation Software
Simulation software for industry, government and academia. Dynamically model any process or system. From Imagine That, Inc.
e-Z Sigma
My e-Zsigma(TM) is a web-based portal for Six Sigma program and project management, including an integrated set of tools, training, references and roadmap.
Factory Systems, LLC
Provides SPC software and hardware solutions (industrial computers and peripherals) for factory floor data acquisition to aid in Six Sigma.
FactoryAnalyzer
Web-based analysis tool for process improvement that allows users to define, measure and analyze production processes in real-time.
FirstSTEP
The FirstSTEP Product Suite gives you the power to design, document, analyze, refine, improve and make a clear business case for process change. Trial available.
FlowBiz Flowchart & Database Software
Capture, control, and communicate your information for each figure in your Flow chart. FlowBiz is a database enabled flowchart program that integrates with the standard Microsoft suite to produce process models, diagrams and user-defined reports.
FlowCentric Solutions
Web-based Business Process Management and workflow solutions to automate Six Sigma and quality process improvement.
FMEA-Pro 6 Software
FMEA Software supporting all industries (DFMEA, PFMEA, MFMEA, APQP, AIAG 3rd Edition, IEC 61508). Customizable and flexible software that adapts to your corporate methodology and standards. Trial available.
Graham Process Charting Software
Visually display all the items involved in a process -- what, where and when things are occurring, and who is involved with this easy to use flowchart tool.
Green Belt XL
Quantitative and qualitative analysis tools including control charts, histogram, box and whisker, cause and effect, various diagrams and gage R&R.
Hawaii Product Quality Control System
Point-and-click graphical environment for both statistical process control (SPC) and statistical quality control (SQC) allowing multi-process monitoring and supporting immediate data capturing, data storage, and data access. From Maruna Process Improvement.
iGrafx
A suite of business management tools that help organizations understand, analyze and optimize their processes to reduce costs and increase return on investment.
Input Data AS
Norwegian company providing document management of complex quality systems over an intranet.
Instantis EnterpriseTrack™
Fully integrated and powerful end-to-end solution to streamline the managing, tracking, and reporting of Six Sigma projects, programs, people, benefits and strategies. From Instantis, Inc..
ISO1Stop.com
Online training and certification for ISO9000:2000 and ISO9000:2000 Auditor training. Includes other useful links to consultants, registrars and certified companies.
i-solutions - Enterprise Software for Six Sigma Project/Portfolio Management
Project tracking, management reporting and project management capabilities. Free demo available. From i-solutions Global Ltd.
ISO-Online
ISO 9000 documentation templates (manual, procedures and flow charts), assessment and training tools (overviews, checklists, guides, training materials, process assessment worksheets) - digitized for easy tailoring and immediate delivery.
ISP Software
Provides quality system database solutions to reduce the variation in your documented quality system. Modules include APQP, gage calibration, and quality/engineering documentation. From ISP Software.
ITK
Quality software including: SPC Wizard, a SPC process simulation tool; free six sigma calculator tool; and various other SPC tools. Trials available.
JK Technologies, Inc.
Offers ISO 9000 / 14000 software solutions for corrective actions, document control, internal audits management, and control of nonconforming material.
JMP Statistical Discovery Software
Statistical software package emphasizing graphical interactivity. Trial available.
Kanecal
Provides TrueType fonts for Windows or Macintosh that produce GD&T or SPC symbols. They work in CAD, Autocad, Word, Excel, and other software programs.
Mathcad
Sofrware that allows you to calculate, graph, and communicate technical ideas in an unified, easy-to-use, visual format.
Matrex Design of Experiments
DoE add-in for Microsoft Excel with a wide range of designs and analysis tools. Support-based licencing. From RSD Associates.
Measurement Technology for Enterprise Systems
Program to create a Six Sigma Balanced Scorecard. From Measurement Technology for Enterprise Systems.
MedCalc Statistical Software
Statistical program for biomedical research that includes Receiver Operating Characteristic curves (ROC curves) for test evaluation, Bland & Altman plot and Passing and Bablok regression for method comparison, and quality control tools.
Mesa R&R and MPE
R&R add-in for Microsoft Excel with both standard R&R tools and those for Wheeler and Lyday. Support-based licencing. From RSD Associates.
MetricStream
Monitor and manage supplier quality through metrics by viewing real-time information across the enterprise and setting alerts to ensure quality is always within thresholds. From MetricStream.
MINITAB Statistical Software
Statistical data analysis package for quality improvement, DOE, Gage R&R, general statistics and more. Trial available.
Mipsis Quality Management Software
Provides the capability to plan the inspection based on the past inspection results, calculates the PPM rates, and more. From Mipsis Software.
MultiSimplex for Windows
Allows for sequential design of experiments (DOE) and optimization. Trial available.
MyBalancedScorecard.com
Online balanced scorecard development and reporting. Trial available.
Nlighten: Product Lifecycle Economics Software
Evaluate alternative product design scenarios, and the effectiveness and financial impact of product design decisions-- past, present and future. From NinaTek.
Northwest Analytical, Inc.
Family of SPC and quality software for charting and analysis, reporting, plant-floor data collection, and real-time SPC.
Optimal Engineering Systems
Offers expert system software and consulting services that helps automate the use of mathematical optimization and statistical process control techniques.
Palisade @RISK
Risk Analysis and Simulation add-in for Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3. From Palisade Corporation.
Palisade Software
Offers a variety of decision making tools for analyzing risk in all areas of business and industry. Trials available.
Pareto Pro for Excel Software
A Microsoft Excel add-in that allows you to easily slice and dice your data, creating basic and advanced pareto charts. Trial available.
Pathmaker II
An integrated software program providing the key management tools - for thinking, planning, meeting, deciding, and executing. Trial available.
Performance Organiser
General purpose business analyst tool kit helps the user describe how their organisation works. From JIT Software Limited.
PerformancePlus
Enterprise Performance Management software integrating any management approach including Six Sigma, ISO 9000, Balanced Scorecard. Built using Microsoft technologies.
PowerSteering Software
On-demand deployment management and project tracking software for Six Sigma, with tools for reporting, project selection, executive visibility, and team productivity. From PowerSteering Software.
ProcedureWRITE
Allows you to quickly capture, standardize, organize, manage, and communicate detailed procedures and policies and automatically generate a navigational web knowledge base. Trial available.
Process Navigator
Business process mapping software allows distributed, bottom-up mapping. From Triaster.
ProcessMA Statistical Software
Software for statistical analysis, graphical analysis, process improvement, project management. DOE, Hypothesis Test, Regression, Process Map, Value stream, map, Gantt chart and more. From Process Excellence.
ProcessModel
Simulation tool that allows you to understand complex processes, simulate process changes, and run Design of Experiments. Integrates throughout the Six Sigma DMAIC project and integrates with Minitab statistical software. Trial available.
Prodyx
Tool to help analyze variation in Six Sigma projects. Data is leveraged between peers.
Proforma Corp.
ProVision™ provides an enterprise-wide process modeling environment that enables companies to quickly visualize, improve and implement the best business processes and systems. From Proforma Corp..
Project KickStart
Project planning software with templates. From Experience In Software.
ProModel's Process Simulator for Six Sigma
Simulation software and services to accelerate the results of an organization’s Six Sigma program within the Analyze and Improve or the Analyze and Design stages of a project. From ProModel Corporation.
Proxima Technology Inc.
Provides products to improve application and information technology service levels through Six Sigma and service-level measurement, reporting, alert notification and event message integration in distributed computing environments.
qCalc
Free Windows program with statistical process control functionality. It's been discontinued, so if you're interested check it out soon.
QFD/CAPTURE
Quality function deployment(QFD) software for Six-Sigma metrics, measuring customer satisfaction, business planning and product development research.
QI Macros SPC Software for Excel
Six Sigma and SPC software that works in Microsoft Excel. Control charts, histograms, DOE, QFD, fishbones and flowcharts. From KnowWare International, Inc..
Q-PAK
Conformance management and control software covering FMEA, Integrated Control Plans, Calibration, R&R, Corrective Actions, Customer Care, Training and Personnel Management. Web, LAN and WAN versions available. Trial available.
Quality Gamebox
A collection of quality simulations and experiments that are both entertaining and educational. Each game demonstrates classic quality management concepts with graphics, animation, and sound to enhance learning. Includes Deming's red bead experiment, the quincunx, and more. From PQ Systems.
Quality Information Technology Consulting, Inc.
Software designed for manufacturing processes to record and generate reports/charts for production performance measurements such as DUP, DPMO, Yield, and Cycle Time. From Quality Information Technology Consulting, Inc..
Quality Systems Integrators
Training and document management software including a fully integrated knowledge management and knowledge transfer system. Trial available.
Qudos System 3 - Compliance Management
SQL database for business improvement / compliance to ISO 9001/14001, HACCP, OHS and other requirements. From Qudos Management Pty Ltd.
rdExpert Software for DOE
rdExpert is a smart system for planning and analyzing Robust Design experiments. It also generates efficient test plans for software, system and hardware testing (Robust TestingTM).
SAS/STAT Software
Statistical data analysis package including analysis of variance, regression, categorical data analysis, multivariate analysis, non parametric analysis and more.
ReliaSoft Corporation
Software, training and professional services for reliability engineering and related fields, including life data analysis, accelerated life testing data analysis, system reliability, availability and maintainability analysis, reliability growth analysis, aircraft maintenance program creation, and failure modes and effects analysis.
Sight Software
Process Intelligence software that combines the analytical power of Six Sigma statistical tools with the accessibility of business intelligence applications.
SigmaFlow
Software for Lean Six Sigma, project management, Sarbanes-Oxley, process improvement and governance, risk and compliance management. From SigmaFlow.
SigmaSense
Structured online meetings for Six Sigma and Lean teams. Local and distributed teams can work collaboratively using DMAIC and BI methodologies to analyze problems, plan, share stats, map processes and distribute instant reports. From Grouputer Solutions Pty. Ltd.
SimLean™ Value Stream Mapping Tool
Lean software solution designed to help manufacturing firms of all types and sizes cost-effectively design, evaluate, and implement lean processes for improved operational and financial performance. From Orlando Software Group.
Six Sigma eHandbook
Online content management tool that facilitates the development and maintenance of the Six Sigma Management System. From Breakthrough Management Group.
Six Sigma ProjX
Six Sigma project tracking and information management tool. Provides a real-time, web-based solution. ASP or Intranet version available. From Breakthrough Management Group.
SixNet
Enterprise Six Sigma project tracking and deployment management software. From Six Sigma Qualtec.
Skyway Strata
Software that reduces the time to develop new processes or workflows. From Skyway Software.
SmartDraw Flowchart Software
Flowchart Software for drawing Flowcharts, Process Flow Models, Concept Maps, and Business Process Management diagrams. From SmartDraw.com.
Smartworks
Freeware and shareware for project management, issue tracking, employee suggestion box and network monitoring. From Accord Software & Systems Inc.,.
Software Process Improvement (SPI)
Clearinghouse of free Software Process Improvement (SPI) strategies, processes, online information. Site includes quantitative cost, benefit, economic data, results and analyses.
SPC for Excel Software
Statistical analysis program that provides diagrams, control charts and analysis tools.
SPC XL for Microsoft Excel
Allows you to create control charts, pareto charts, histograms, box plots, scatter diagrams, gage capability analyses, and more from within Microsoft Excel.
SPC/PI+
Statistical process control (SPC) software including analysis, process capability, Gage R&R, control charts, CUSUM and EWMA.
SQCpack
SPC software to measure, chart, analyse, and improve process performance. From PQ Systems.
STATGRAPHICS Statistical Software
Statistical data analysis software for SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, statistical modeling, forecasting and beyond. STATGRAPHICS Online version available. Free Trial Copy. From StatPoint Technologies, Inc..
Statit and Six Sigma
Statistical quality improvement software for products and services. From Statit Software.
Symphony Technologies
Software for SPC, MSA, FMEA. Simulator for learning SPC through Experiments. From Symphony Technologies.
TeamFlow
A team-based process flowchart package combines process flowchart, Gantt chart, org chart, document management, and full Internet capabilities. Trial available.
The Six Sigma Management Toolkit
Resources to help simplify, explain and implement Six Sigma, including guide books, presentations, audit checklists, reference sheets and manuals. From Six Sigma Quality Group .
Towards Software Excellence (TSE)
A free benchmark and guidance tool for software developers based on ISO 15504, providing self-assessment score sheets and advice tailored to the scores achieved.
TQM International Pvt. Ltd.
Six Sigma training and consultancy service provider in India. From TQM International Pvt. Ltd..
TRACtion® Online Project Tracking
Web-based solution for Six Sigma project management, tracking, and reporting. Capability to coordinate projects with training and certification activities. From MoreSteam.com.
TreeAge Software, DATA 4.0, Pro and Interactive
Decision Analysis software for cost-effectiveness analysis, risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, Markov analysis, influence diagrams, and much more. From TreeAge Software Inc..
Triptych
Software tool for flowing down requirements, generating ideas, and selecting the best design option to meet multiple criteria in the front end of Enhanced Product Design and DFSS. Trial available. From Statistical Design Institute.
VarTran® Software
Software for robust design and tolerance analysis.
Varyx
Allows rapid completion of 1, 2, and 3D, linear and non-linear tolerance analyses, choosing from worst case, RSS, six sigma, and Monte Carlo methods.
Visio
Easy to use for drawings and diagrams. Create organizational charts, flowcharts, technical schematics and annotate CAD drawings. Trial available.
WorkStudy+ Time Study Software
Portable solution for performing time studies and sampling. Features include Lean element tracking, statistical output, import to Excel and more.
XLSTAT
Suite of data analysis and statistical tools for Microsoft Excel. From Addinsoft.
Ygnite - Computer Aided Thinking
Tool that allows you to focus on a task, identify the way forward and advance the task towards completion. Trial available.
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