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Six Sigma and Quality Management
Six Sigma is a business methodology that improves the value of processes by diminishing and finally removing the faults and disparities. The notion of Six Sigma was presented by Motorola in 1986. It gained popularity when Jack Welch, the CEO of General Electric adopted it too.

A Comparison Between Six Sigma & Total Quality Management A Comparison Between Six Sigma & Total Quality Management by AJQ | Sep 17, 2023 | Total Quality Management | 0 comments Six Sigma and Quality Management Six Sigma is a business methodology that improves the value of processes by diminishing and finally removing the faults and disparities. The notion...

Role of Managers in Total Quality Management
TQM is a continuous effort by the management to advance and improve the processes and systems to make sure that the end result is superior-quality products. All businesses take care of their customers. Customer feedback is essential. TQM generates processes and systems on the basis of customer feedback and market research.

The Role of Managers & Customers in Total Quality Management The Role of Managers & Customers in Total Quality Management by AJQ | Sep 17, 2023 | Total Quality Management | 0 comments Role of Managers in Total Quality Management TQM is a continuous effort by the management to advance and improve the processes and systems to make sure that the end result is su...

Total Quality Management Models
Total Quality Management or TQM happens due to the tandem between the management and the employees. It enables workers to concentrate on quality and to go all-out to shine in whatever they do. According to TQM, customer feedback and expectations are very important when formulating and implementing new strategies.

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Supply Chain Management includes planning, design, control, and enactment of business processes concerned with procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales functions. Many vendors are involved. The SCM experts channel these vendors and service providers to move goods and materials from assorted locations all over the world. Supply Chains are driven by logistics.

The Role of Logistics in Supply Chain Management The Role of Logistics in Supply Chain Management by AJQ | Sep 13, 2023 | Supply Chain Management | 0 comments Supply Chain Management includes planning, design, control, and enactment of business processes concerned with procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales functions. Many vendors are...

Closing a Six Sigma Project
Six Sigma is an intricate methodology. It requires time to learn and implement. Innumerable organizations have renovated their operations on the strength of their Six Sigma proficiencies. Six Sigma's efficient processes are a prerequisite to surviving the rivalry at present. People think that the formalities involved in closing a Six Sigma project are many and useless.

Closing Project, Recording Results, Knowledge Transfer, & Handing Over in Six Sigma Closing Project, Recording Results, Knowledge Transfer, & Handing Over in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 11, 2023 | Six Sigma Control Phase | 0 comments Closing a Six Sigma Project Six Sigma is an intricate methodology. It requires time to learn and implement. Innumerable organizations have renovated their....

Creating and Analyzing Control Charts
Once the suitable control chart type has been selected, it is time to create and monitor it. This helps the process as soon as something goes off-track. The best practices to create and analyze control charts are given below.
Non-Human Measurements: Control charts must use non-human measurements. The measurements must be automated and fed into the system.

The Steps of Creating & Analyzing Control Charts The Steps of Creating & Analyzing Control Charts by AJQ | Sep 11, 2023 | Six Sigma Control Phase | 0 comments Creating and Analyzing Control Charts Once the suitable control chart type has been selected, it is time to create and monitor it. This helps the process as soon as something goes off-track....

.What is Correlation Analysis?
Let us understand correlation analysis with the help of an example. The management of a factory has data that says that as the shift time increases, productivity decreases. This is just a mere observation based on raw data. The Six Sigma methodology is based on objective facts and not on people’s opinions.

The Importance of Relationships, the Predictive Equation, and Inputs in Six Sigma The Importance of Relationships, the Predictive Equation, and Inputs in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 11, 2023 | Six Sigma Analyze Phase | 0 comments .What is Correlation Analysis? Let us understand correlation analysis with the help of an example. The management of a factory has data that says that as the...

What is Hypothesis Testing?
Hypothesis testing is a statistical method for confirming the effect that critical inputs have on the outputs. Hypothesis testing is used when the inputs are measured in isolation. The outputs may either be discrete or continuous. The inputs have to be discrete. If the inputs are continuous then correlation and regression testing is used.

Hypothesis Testing, & Understanding it in Light of Six Sigma Hypothesis Testing, & Understanding it in Light of Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 11, 2023 | Six Sigma Analyze Phase | 0 comments What is Hypothesis Testing? Hypothesis testing is a statistical method for confirming the effect that critical inputs have on the outputs. Hypothesis testing is used when the inp...

Understanding Measurement Error
Let us see what makes measurement systems fallible. The term for this is measurement error. Let us see this very important tool in the toolkit of any Six Sigma practitioner.
Decisions are Based on Variation Data: Six Sigma does not like variation. Variation is considered the enemy of the process and must be removed.

Measurement, Accuracy, Precision, Linearity & Resolution in Six Sigma Measurement, Accuracy, Precision, Linearity & Resolution in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 9, 2023 | Six Sigma Measure Phase | 0 comments Understanding Measurement Error Let us see what makes measurement systems fallible. The term for this is measurement error. Let us see this very important tool in the too...

What is a Detailed Process Map?
The first step in the measure phase is to create a detailed process map. People get confused between a high-level process map and a detailed process map. This blog will clear the confusion. Processes have a massive amount of detail. A drill-down approach is used to represent the processes. The first process map contains 6-7 elements.

Process Mapping & Data Handling in Six Sigma Process Mapping & Data Handling in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 9, 2023 | Six Sigma Measure Phase | 0 comments What is a Detailed Process Map? The first step in the measure phase is to create a detailed process map. People get confused between a high-level process map and a detailed process map. This blog...

Measuring the Financial Benefits of a Six Sigma Project
The final step is to measure the financial rewards because of the Six Sigma project. This is important & is also an area of concern. Six Sigma critics say that the benefits presented are incorrect and do not accrue to the firm. They say that the true picture is often different.

The Financial Risk, Project Risk, Assessment Matrix, & Project Schedule in Six Sigma The Financial Risk, Project Risk, Assessment Matrix, & Project Schedule in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 8, 2023 | none, Six Sigma Define Phase | 0 comments Measuring the Financial Benefits of a Six Sigma Project The final step is to measure the financial rewards because of the Six Sigma project. This is i...

What are Metrics and Why are they Important?
Metrics are numbers. They give you important information about a process. They give you accurate measurements of the functioning of the process. They provide a base for improvements. Understanding in terms of numbers makes the understanding meaningful. Usually, a combination of metrics is used to gauge the effectiveness of the process.

All about Metrics & their Importance in Six Sigma All about Metrics & their Importance in Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 8, 2023 | none, Six Sigma Define Phase | 0 comments What are Metrics and Why are they Important? Metrics are numbers. They give you important information about a process. They give you accurate measurements of the functioning of the proc...

Step 1: Collect and Review Primary Information
The project starts by assigning responsibility to the Project Champion. The Project Champion delegates the preparation of the Project Charter to a team member. The Project Champion and the team member must understand the information required. Here are tips on how to collect and review primary information from the management.

Steps in the Define Phase of the Six Sigma Projects Steps in the Define Phase of the Six Sigma Projects by AJQ | Sep 8, 2023 | Six Sigma Define Phase | 0 comments Step 1: Collect and Review Primary Information The project starts by assigning responsibility to the Project Champion. The Project Champion delegates the preparation of the Project Charter....

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
All products and services fail! Even Six Sigma-compliant processes fail. We see the possible sources of failures, the effects that they have, and how to prioritize these failure modes. An analysis of these three makes our planning even more robust. Seeing

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The 5 Whys Analysis
The Five Whys analysis or the root cause analysis is one of the 7 basic tools of Six Sigma. The principal idea is the fact that for every effect there is a cause. So, a quality problem can be seen as an effect for which there are one or multiple causes. There is a whole chain of symptoms before the cause actually shows its effect.

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What is Pareto Analysis and its Application in Six Sigma Projects

What is the Pareto Principle?

Vilfredo Pareto was a famous Italian economist. He was analyzing the distribution of income among the people of Italy. He observed that 80% of the income went to 20% of the population. He then began observing this 80/20 principle across everything in nature. He found it to be universally correct.

Six Sigma Tools - The Pareto Chart & The Scatter Plot What is Pareto Analysis and its Application in Six Sigma Projects What is the Pareto Principle? Vilfredo Pareto was a famous Italian economist. He was analyzi

Supplier, Input, Process, Output and Customer (SIPOC) - Matrix
The SIPOC Matrix is perhaps the most important tool that are used at the start of any Six Sigma project. People who know about what SIPOC does, vouch for its usefulness. Some of the main usages of SIPOC are:
Levels of Process: When we use the SIPOC Chart, we ensure that there is accord about the process being discovered.

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Six Sigma Project Team Members
The main work in a Six Sigma project is done by the team members. The Project Lead, Finance Certifier, and Project Coach plan and enable team members to work. The Project Team is a heterogeneous cross-section of people from different backgrounds & departments. There is no consistency in their roles and responsibilities.

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Role of Project Champion in Six Sigma Project
The Project Champion is responsible for identifying the Six Sigma Project and making it a business reality. His role has been detailed in this section.
Stage when Required
He is required at the most at the very early stages of the project. He is around even when there is no project. In the later stages, he sets up and reviews tollgate meetings only.

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The Motorola Six Sigma Story
You cannot understand Six Sigma without knowing where it originated from - Motorola. This remarkable story tells us about the way MNCs evolved worldwide.
It began in 1981. Motorola was under the threat of Japanese competition. The Japanese had remarkable quality initiatives. They were ahead of any American company. They were undercutting Motorola on prices.

How was Six Sigma Born & its Operational Benefits How was Six Sigma Born & its Operational Benefits by AJQ | Sep 3, 2023 | Six Sigma Introduction | 0 comments The Motorola Six Sigma Story You cannot understand Six Sigma without knowing where it originated from – Motorola. This remarkable story tells us about the way MNCs evolved worldwide. It beg...

Six Sigma as a Strategic Tool
Six Sigma helps the business develop operational, tactical, and strategic goals. While cost reduction and increased customer satisfaction are understood and valued, the strategic resolve behind Six Sigma isn’t well known. It is the key factor in the success or failure of any Six Sigma initiative.

The Strategic Side of Six Sigma & Six Sigma Plus The Strategic Side of Six Sigma & Six Sigma Plus by AJQ | Sep 3, 2023 | Six Sigma Introduction | 0 comments Six Sigma as a Strategic Tool Six Sigma helps the business develop operational, tactical, and strategic goals. While cost reduction and increased customer satisfaction are understood and value...

What Is Sigma?
Sigma means standard deviation. It is a statistical measure of dispersion. It uses past data to make judgments about how a certain process will perform in the future. If the data has a normal probability spread, the number of defects that would occur in the process over a period of time can be determined. This is dependent on the sigma level of the given process.

The Levels, Methodologies, Ideas & Features of Six Sigma The Levels, Methodologies, Ideas & Features of Six Sigma by AJQ | Sep 3, 2023 | Six Sigma Introduction | 0 comments What Is Sigma? Sigma means standard deviation. It is a statistical measure of dispersion. It uses past data to make judgments about how a certain process will perform in the future. If...

What is Project Management?
A project is a collaboration between departments to achieve one well-defined result. The method of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve the business objective is known as project management. Project management is essential to the production of goods/services.

Project Management & its Approaches, Importance, Components & the Team Project Management & its Approaches, Importance, Components & the Team by AJQ | Sep 1, 2023 | none, Project Management | 0 comments What is Project Management? A project is a collaboration between departments to achieve one well-defined result. The method of planning, organizing, and managing resour...

International Production and Operations Management (IPOM)
International production and operations management is the area that enables the production of goods and services in international markets. It has management processes that take into consideration, the local production market & international customer needs.

Technology, Design, & Processes in Production & Operations Management Technology, Design, & Processes in Production & Operations Management by AJQ | Sep 1, 2023 | Production & Operations Management | 0 comments International Production and Operations Management (IPOM) International production and operations management is the area that enables the production of goods a...

Types of Information Systems - Components and Classification of Information Systems
An integrated and coordinated network of mechanisms, which combine together to convert data into information is known as an information system.
Components of information systems
Any information system is made up of five components namely, hardware, software, database, network, and people.

The Essentials of Information Systems & Information Technology The Essentials of Information Systems & Information Technology by AJQ | Aug 31, 2023 | Management Information System | 0 comments Types of Information Systems – Components and Classification of Information Systems An integrated and coordinated network of mechanisms, which combine together to conve...

Inventory Costs
Inventory procurement, storage, and management are functions with huge costs. These costs are further bifurcated into three. They are:

- Ordering Cost
- Carrying Cost
- Shortage or stock-out cost & Cost of Replenishment

Ordering Cost
The cost of procurement and inbound logistics costs collectively form the ordering cost.

The Costs, Classifications, Control, Health, & Planning of Inventories The Costs, Classifications, Control, Health, & Planning of Inventories by AJQ | Aug 22, 2023 | Inventory Management | 0 comments Inventory Costs Inventory procurement, storage, and management are functions with huge costs. These costs are further bifurcated into three. They are: Ordering Cost Carryi...

International Businesses and the Opening up of Emerging Economies
We have discussed the outlines of international business and its key drivers. Today we’ll see how international businesses are affected by the rise of emerging markets like BRICS and the next “Getaway Nations” from second-tier emerging markets.

Why do Nations Indulge in International Business? Why do Nations Indulge in International Business? by AJQ | Aug 20, 2023 | International Business | 0 comments International Businesses and the Opening up of Emerging Economies We have discussed the outlines of international business and its key drivers. Today we’ll see how international businesses...

The backdrop to International Trade
Any person who is desirous to comprehend more about Imports and Exports would have to know the past and economic values that have chartered the path of international trade to its present state. The governments frame rules and regulations that oversee international trade. World Trade Organization or WTO deals with global trade rules.

The Backdrop, Integration, Payments & Mechanisms in International Trade The Backdrop, Integration, Payments & Mechanisms in International Trade by AJQ | Aug 11, 2023 | Import & Export Management | 0 comments The backdrop to International Trade Any person who is desirous to comprehend more about Imports and Exports would have to know the past and economic values that hav...

System Deliberations in the Design of an HRIS
For employing any HRIS successfully, the system design requirements are important. It must have scope for customizations just as the users require it. The whole process and the end results which are expected from the module are analyzed.
Implementing an HRIS system requires careful planning and a clear definition of goals in a combined approach.

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