Seven Quality Tools
Seven Quality Tools
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Histograms Pareto Charts Cause and Effect Diagrams Run Charts Scatter Diagrams Flow Charts Control Charts
Histograms
Histogram Defined
A histogram is a bar graph that shows frequency data. Histograms provide the easiest way to evaluate the distribution of data.
Histograms
Creating a Histogram
Collect data and sort it into categories. Then label the data as the independent set or the dependent set. The characteristic you grouped the data by would be the
independent variable. The frequency of that set would be the dependent variable.
Each mark on either axis should be in equal increments. For each category, find the related frequency and make the horizontal marks to show that frequency.
Histograms
Examples of How Histograms Can Be Used
Histograms can be used to determine distribution of sales. Say for instance a company wanted to measure the revenues of other companies and wanted to compare numbers.
Pareto Charts
Pareto Chart Defined
Pareto charts are used to identify and prioritize problems to be solved. They are actually histograms aided by the 80/20 rule adapted by Joseph Juran. Remember the 80/20 rule states that approximately 80% of
the problems are created by approximately 20% of the causes.
Pareto Charts
Constructing a Pareto Chart
First, information must be selected based on types or classifications of defects that occur as a result of a process. The data must be collected and classified into categories. Then a histogram or frequency chart is constructed showing the number of occurrences.
Pareto Charts
An Example of How a Pareto Chart Can Be Used
Pareto Charts are used when products are suffering from different defects but the defects are occurring at a different frequency, or only a few account for most of the defects present, or different defects incur different costs. What we see from that is a product line may experience a range of defects. The manufacturer could concentrate on reducing the defects which make up a bigger percentage of all the defects or focus on eliminating the defect that causes monetary loss. Actual chart is on the next slide
Pareto Charts
Scatter Diagrams
Scatter Diagrams Defined
Scatter Diagrams are used to study and identify the possible relationship between the changes observed in two different sets of variables.
Scatter Diagrams
Constructing a Scatter Diagram
First, collect two pieces of data and create a summary table of the data. Draw a diagram labeling the horizontal and vertical axes.
It is common that the cause variable be labeled on the X axis and
the effect variable be labeled on the Y axis.
Plot the data pairs on the diagram. Interpret the scatter diagram for direction and strength.
Scatter Diagrams
An Example of When a Scatter Diagram
Can Be Used
A scatter diagram can be used to identify the relationship between the production speed of an operation and the number of defective parts made.
Scatter Diagrams
An Example of When a Scatter Diagram Can Be Used
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Displaying the direction of the relationship will determine whether increasing the assembly line speed will increase or decrease the number of defective parts made. Also, the strength of the relationship between the assembly line speed and the number of defective parts produced is determined.
Flow Charts
Flow Charts Defined
A flow chart is a pictorial representation showing all of the steps of a process.
Flow Charts
Creating a Flow Chart
First, familiarize the participants with the flow chart symbols. Draw the process flow chart and fill it out in detail about each element. Analyze the flow chart. Determine which steps add value and which dont in the process of simplifying the work.
Flow Charts
Examples of When to Use a Flow Chart
Two separate stages of a process flow chart should be considered: The making of the product The finished product
Run Charts
Run Charts Defined
Run charts are used to analyze processes according to time or order.
Run Charts
Creating a Run Chart
Gathering Data Some type of process or operation must be available to take
measurements for analysis.
Organizing Data Data must be divided into two sets of values X and Y. X values
represent time and values of Y represent the measurements taken from the manufacturing process or operation.
Charting Data Plot the Y values versus the X values. Interpreting Data Interpret the data and draw any conclusions that will be beneficial to
the process or operation.
Run Charts
An Example of Using a Run Chart
An organizations desire is to have their product arrive to their customers on time, but they have noticed that it doesnt take the same amount of time each day of the week. They decided to monitor the amount of time it takes to deliver their product over the next few weeks.
Control Charts
Control Charts Defined
Control charts are used to determine whether a process will produce a product or service with consistent measurable properties.
Control Charts
Steps Used in Developing Process Control Charts
Identify critical operations in the process where inspection might be needed. Identify critical product characteristics. Determine whether the critical product characteristic is a variable or an attribute. Select the appropriate process control chart. Establish the control limits and use the chart to monitor and improve. Update the limits.
Control Charts
An Example of When to Use a Control
Chart
Counting the number of defective products or services Do you count the number of defects in a given
Activity
Process Flow Chart for Finding the Best
Way Home
Construct a process flow chart by making the best decisions in finding the best route home. Refer to the prior notes on flowcharts. Remember: Define and analyze the process, build
a step-by step picture of the process, and define areas of improvement in the process.
Summary
This presentation provided learning material for each of Ishikawas seven basic tools of quality. Each tool was clearly defined with definitions, a step-by-step process and an example of how the tool can be used. These tools can be used for solving process problems Only practicing this tools make the man perfect.