Elaine

I would apreciate a copy.  Can you please email to me.
Thanks

Project Report;
 
Thanks so much for the links. They do help.
I think what I am looking for now is the very top layer of reporting. An overall one page summary with some graphics.  We currently have three projects in progress.
I would like to follow that page with the details that were included in the links that you sent.
It has been my e…[Read more]

Jeff;
Thanks so much for the link.
When we attempt to calculate Cpk by hand, using AIAG Methodology, we can not get correlation with Minitab results.
How does Minitab calculate Cpk?  Is it based on a mean sigma shift?
We have attempted to contact Minitab; however, we were told that the formulas used in their calcualtions are proprietary.…[Read more]

Rodrigo;
Could you also send me the information on Minitab?  I am also in the Medical Device Industry and am in need of this same information.
My e-mail is [email protected].
Your anticipated response is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!

Andejrad
Thanks so much for your input.  You included some examples I hadn’t thought of using.
Elaine

Thanks, Robert.  I appreciate your reply.
Elaine

The basic difference between six sigma and TQM in my mind is the reason that TQM didn’t work.  It was often practiced from the top down.  Management dictated the changes and the workerbees were expected to implement.  Six Sigma, on the other hand, recognizes the importance of the worker (the real experts) in identifying and addressing quality an…[Read more]

Just a guess: 
DA = Data Analysis
MDA = Multi-Variate Data Analysis

One approach that you might like to consider is to clearly understand why the errors happen. If an individual has proven that they have the capability to carry out a task and have done so repeatedly it is unlikely that training is the problem. Understanding the root cause is key to deciding whether the problem is training, process or performance related.