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BB,
Please send me the OEE spreadsheet that you use.
(my address:  [email protected]).
Thank you,
Regards,
Adrian

Agree with the above comments that it really is dependant on the project – However – I’ve been around many improvement projects that fail to move from the Define and Measure phase quickly enough – getting the scope of the issue nailed early on is really important and one that personally I push for – I think for many implementing the actual…[Read more]

Hi Michael, if you can share your experience it will be really appreciated. Currently my company is managing nearshore and offshore projects. Since we’re CMMI-5 we envolve a lot of complex processes for driving projects. But a Six-Sigma perspective is always welcome.
Thanks for having this initiative.

Hi I’m a prospective Black Belt in my company, and I’ve been asked to perform a time study to define the standard times to calculate the capability and efficiency of the site. you mentioned that stopwatch, cameras and other methods will yield a non-representative sample of times. Now I totally agree. But my question is, if you do this by plain…[Read more]

Thanks All
I will take your advice Vito and let you know how it goes…!
Cheers

Bikash,
Great idea, and I would be interested in talking more about what your ideas are. This is really a new concept in the Retail Industry. Not sure you’ll have too many hits on the request, but I hope you will. Lets talk.
Adrian

I’m a Six Sigma Black Belt and have worked in a variety of industries around the United States, for a decade, now. Now, I have a Retail Store, and am finding that Six Sigma is completely applicable. I beleive in getting a good baseline of the business, first. Collect good data, and good metrics for a few months, at least. You can also, start with…[Read more]

I suggest the following solution:
Part one
1. Weigh 4 and 4. 1.1. They are equal. From the remaining four take one and replace it with one of those determinet as being OK. Weigh them 2 and 2. 1.1.1. They are equal. Ball taken at 1.1. is quilty the third weigh will determine if is lighter or heavier. 1.1.2. It is heavier on the side with one  su…[Read more]

Mike,
Thanks for the compliment. Regards… Adrian

Maggie,I am attaching a Power Point file with my interpretation of your statement in a SIPOC diagram. Hope this helps.Pls, let me know if you have more questions or want to go into deeper detail.Regards… Adrian SIPOC Leasing Process Download [Microsoft PowerPoint, 42 KB] SIPOC Leasing Process Download [Adobe Acrobat File, 5 KB]

Thompson,
The Union attitude was positive as it facilitated the process of eliminate barriers and establish new behaviors. BUT, for a better understanding of this behavior it is needed to know something about the previous process.
The plant I am talking about is located in Argentina, a country were Unions are very powerful. Almost seven years…[Read more]

Shree,
Great thoughts! Let me build up more on them…
Three processes to move forward:

Transfer of knowledge
Behavior change
Focus on ROI (as a mindset change)
Each process has its goals and techniques, but they move towards excellence in all aspects, of course also in bottom line results.
Hope this add a little value… Regards… Adrian

Shree, Kevin,
Thanks for your comments. In order to be more additive, overtime in a large industrial facility may be a big problem, although standards are not violated. In that case, line supervision may approve overtime because an excess of work. If you only apply the law the decision is right.
The REAL problem is that the number of people you…[Read more]

Derek,
I forgot the metrics:
Monthly Overtime (Total Hours/month and Total Cost/month). Both controlled with a I-MR chart. Operators were in charge to put the data in and present to managers.
Regards… Adrian
 

Derek,
I was involved in an Overtime reduction project a couple of years ago. I am a BB, but my role was Process Owner in that opportunity.
I cannot share the project, but if you take a look of it, what you could see is a very simple approach: Definition, SIPOC, Process Map, FMEA and elemental statistical tools.
The root cause was that…[Read more]

J,
Try having a look about what are the company needs. Where are the problems at this moment? Look at business results: are earnings, margin and cash flow on target? Each of those aspects may trigger projects or unleash opportunities.
Other questions: is your business under recessive market conditions? If Yes, may be you need to focus on costs…[Read more]

Vivek,
I think we can help you with a proposal that combines remote training and coaching with face to face meetings. If interested, mail at: [email protected]
Regards… Adrian

Cecille,
My first thought is to use I-MR control charts: in the I chart you draw monthly forecast: Y(t). In the MR Chart you draw moving averages: Y(t)-Y(t-1).
The I chart represents month to month variation. Any out of control point should trigger focused on that: special causes, seasonability (not considered before), new relevant…[Read more]

Watson,
1) Black Belts are getting frustrated due to acceptance levels quite low and resistance very high in the company in the middle management level. I would review the criteria for selection of those BBs and their behavior along the SS implementation process. Many times BBs become a kind of “elite”, isolated from the rest of the organization.…[Read more]