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Value Stream Mapping for Microsoft Excel
Value Stream Mapping analysis is one of the most important of visual process mapping tools used in lean manufacturing. Though it is not limited […]
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Value Stream Map Template for Microsoft Excel
Since this post appeared more than four years ago, the Value Stream Map continues to be read and the templates continue (there are three […]
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Try this Fishbone Analysis (Ishikawa Diagram) for Excel
Fishbone Analysis for Excel Any DMAIC Six Sigma Project must have a fishbone analysis completed in the Define phase. Originally called the Ishikawa diagram, […]
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Multi Generational Planning – Multigen Plan Template
Multigen Plan Template Multi-generational planning is key with innovative companies such as Apple and Microsoft. Think of multi-gen planning as a first-pass at your […]
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Six Sigma SIPOC – Supplier Input Process Output Customer – Excel Download
The SIPOC is one of the most important process mapping tool in the Six Sigma tool box. SIPOC is an acronym for Supplier Input […]
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Excel Download – Six Sigma Calculator to Make a Black Belt’s Life Easier
Six Sigma Calculator in Microsoft Excel Our latest Microsoft Excel tool is a Six Sigma Calculator. This spreadsheet demonstrates the necessary effort to improvement […]
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Pugh Matrix Template – Excel Download
The Pugh Matrix One of the most powerful and effective tools for selecting the best tool or product to purchase is the Pugh Selection […]
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Will Six Sigma Work at Your Company?
I remember when I had first heard of Six Sigma. 1997. I was enrolled in a management course at Concordia University. During break, outside […]
Excel
Free Six Sigma Starter Kit
In all my years as a Six Sigma Black Belt, I’ve never come across such a complete Excel file. This spreadsheet has 37 tabs […]
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Value Stream Map Spreadsheet
Here’s another value stream map spreadsheet you can use in Microsoft Excel. The VSM is intended to be a team exercise and maps out […]