"Lean Six Sigma Business Process Improvement is a comprehensive and methodical workflow for enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and elevating productivity."
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Identify Lean Six Sigma Project Scope
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Selection of Team Members
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Determine and define project goals
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Complete a Stakeholder Analysis
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Conduct Value Stream Mapping
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Carry out Process Mapping
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Perform Data Collection for baseline metrics
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Analyze Baseline Data
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Approval: Baseline Data Analysis
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Identify and Prioritize Improvement Opportunities
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Design New Process
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Develop an Implementation Plan
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Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Obtain Appropriate Approvals and Resources for Implementation
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Approval: Implementation Plan
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Implement New Process
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Capture Data for New Process
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Analyze New Performance Data
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Approval: New Performance Data
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Review Effect of New Process and Identify Further Improvement
Identify Lean Six Sigma Project Scope
This task focuses on identifying and defining the scope of the Lean Six Sigma project. It involves determining the boundaries and objectives of the project, as well as understanding the key processes and stakeholders involved. The outcome of this task is a clear and concise project scope statement that will guide the rest of the improvement process. Key questions to consider: What are the main processes and areas of the organization that need improvement? What are the goals and objectives of the project? Who are the key stakeholders and what are their expectations? Potential challenges: Lack of clarity or alignment on project scope. Difficulty in prioritizing improvement areas. Resistance or pushback from stakeholders. Required resources or tools: Project charter template or framework. Stakeholder analysis template or worksheet. Lean Six Sigma tools such as process maps or value stream maps.
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Product Development
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Supply Chain
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Customer Service
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Sales and Marketing
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Operations
Selection of Team Members
Determine and define project goals
Complete a Stakeholder Analysis
Conduct Value Stream Mapping
Carry out Process Mapping
Perform Data Collection for baseline metrics
Analyze Baseline Data
Approval: Baseline Data Analysis
Will be submitted for approval:
Analyze Baseline Data
Will be submitted
Identify and Prioritize Improvement Opportunities
Design New Process
Develop an Implementation Plan
Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Obtain Appropriate Approvals and Resources for Implementation
Approval: Implementation Plan
Will be submitted for approval:
Develop an Implementation Plan
Will be submitted
Implement New Process
Capture Data for New Process
Analyze New Performance Data
Approval: New Performance Data
Will be submitted for approval:
Capture Data for New Process
Will be submitted
Analyze New Performance Data
Will be submitted
Review Effect of New Process and Identify Further Improvement