Tim

 
I am in the process of setting up a new ERP “Syteline” in my company. I am useing a ERP system and changing the methods to a Lean Six Sigma method along the way. We started jan 07, go live date is exp 03,2009
 
I am looking for any and all ideas from those who ahve done the same. I need lessions learned.
thank you much
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Outlier – you did such a nice job in responding to the earlier post seeking information about “what is six sigma.”  Perhaps you can prepare another response for this post that we can cut and paste ad infinitum.  Thanks. 

I would like it as well. TG

I did not knowall of Reigle’s various incarnations, while I did enjoy the smack downs he gave to the many so called experts on the forum.

I agree, Mr. Reigle was a knowledgable contributor to the SS community, i’ll miss him.

KP – You’ll be able to write a book about your experiences, KP.  Among the problems you may come to face in terms of applying CPI to a firm’s practice will be (a) processes that are not well defined; (a1) attorneys love exceptions to rules, so lots of exceptions to the processes that you attempt to map; and (b) resistence to meaningful…[Read more]

Tom – I understand your question as asking for typical projects found in BPO environments used for training.  Shouldn’t the question be the other way around?  What projects need to be done?  Then which projects are suitable for training?  Sometimes training ends up with the poor reputation of not adding any value, not resulting in any changed beh…[Read more]

Robert – the implication being that a number of independent batches/production runs be made to generate a sufficiently large number of samples?  does this conclusion change if the process is continuous rather than a batch method?  also, thank you for your continuing practice of providing sound advice.  I always make a point of reading threads on…[Read more]

Minitab 15 has a select optmal design which allows you to choose the
number of runs, and the terms that you would like to be able to
estimate. I believe this sounds very similar to what you are talking
about in JMP, but I’m not too familiar with JMP.

Set temperature range to Low, Median and High or just Low and High (0, 1) do the same for the other categories.

Adam, how do you get your process/es in control if you do not address the root causes of the special causes, eliminate them, and prevent them from recurring?
 

You should consider speaking with Doug Evans, Director of Six Sigma Training for Quest Diagnostics.  He has spent a substantial amount of time refining their programs and even has data supporting their changes in approach (imagine that!). 

No problem, I’m glad you still posted your reply-I am very interested in the subject now also.

That last post had a bit of a pong!

Hi Hank. Hope all is well. Do you think I can get a copy of the Excel spreadsheet? thanks — [email protected]

Poor understanding of the AIAG elements, incomplete paperwork, poor communication to suppliers, material, problems with sub-suppliers, not used as a metric to drive better performance, poor drawings

Thanks for the input.  I already have most of the back ground that the training provides however most companies are looking for someone who is “certified”.  I don’t want to spend tens of  thousands to learn things I already know.

I took both my Self- Study Green Belt and Black Belt training courses from Cornerstone Six Sigma Consulting.  They were both excellent.  The courses were comprehensive and the material was straightforward and easy to understand.  The prices are low and worth the money: $375 for Green Belt and $975 for Black Belt.  Plus, one of the key selli…[Read more]

Sam, so true!  Great Quote.