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Sipoc is a lean six sigma tool that helps map the process at a high level while stating who the suppliers are, what are the inputs, what is the process, what are outputs and customers. SIPOC is a great tool to get all process components on a single page. The below diagram is an example of a sipoc.
Sipoc flow example diagram
DMAIC Phase Tools Used: Define – Define project goals and customer deliverables, develop Problem Statement, Goals and Benefits; Identify Process Owner and Team Members; Define Resources; Develop Project Plan and Key Milestones
By using Lean Six Sigma DMAIC approach, companies bring proven tools and techniques to decrease variation, reduce defects and make operations more efficient. The Lean Six Sigma methodology uses the acronym DMAIC, which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control.
DMAIC tools for each phase diagram
SIPOC is a high level process map and is explained here with a SIPOC diagram sample. Learn how to create SIPOC for your project in 7 simple steps.
SIPOC stands for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs and Customers.
SIPOC example diagram
What is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma. Is it really one vs. the other or it is a combination.
One is more process focused and the other more data driven. But really it is a combination.
Lean vs Six Sigma diagram
Swim lane process map depicts many participants in the process.
Process maps with swim lanes shows handoffs between process stakeholders.
Process map with swim lanes diagram
Six Sigma uses SIPOC to create, monitor and improve processes.
The SIPOC Diagram is one of the key tools in a Lean Six Sigma project. This tool helps identify relationships between various inputs into the process.
SIPOC lean six sigma diagram
Top lean tools include Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, 8 wastes and others.
The below diagram lists over 20 lean six sigma tools.
Top lean tools diagram
8 types of waste is a one of lean six sigma frameworks and helps analysis waste within an organization.
Very helpful lean tool as organizations usually focus on only a few types of waste while ignoring others.
Lean Six Sigma 8 Types of Waste Explained diagram
The following diagram shows an example of a process map with swim lanes and decisions.
Swim lane represents a different participant in the process.
Process map with decisions and swim lanes diagram
The DMAIC process follows 5 phases, which are foundational for the process improvement efforts, setting goals, and analyzing results. The five phases are: 1. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control.
What Does DMAIC Stand For? It represents the 5 phases that make up the lean six sigma process improvement methodology.
DMAIC phases explained diagram
The seven wastes are Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing and Defects. The eight waste is human capital.
Lean six sigma waste types are shown in the below diagram.
Lean Six Sigma 8 Types of Waste Explained diagram
SIPOC is a high level representation of a process and its participants. Below diagram is an example of a SIPOC
SIPOC stands for Suppliers – Inputs – Process – Outputs – Customer. It shows the key relationship of one phase to another and how all phases affect each other’s performance.
Sample SIPOC diagram
Here is a good process map example that shows key process steps, decisions and the flow of the end-to-end process.
Process maps are great tools to analyze processes and present them so everyone can follow the flow.
Process map example diagram
