{"id":1222,"date":"2021-06-29T09:35:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T08:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturinginstitute.co.uk\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2024-02-09T12:49:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T12:49:11","slug":"how-manufacturers-put-six-sigma-into-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturinginstitute.co.uk\/how-to-put-six-sigma-into-practice","title":{"rendered":"How To Put Six Sigma Into Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In case you missed it, we recently explored all things Six Sigma<\/a>, including what it is and how it can benefit your business. But that brings us to the question: how exactly can you put it into practice?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here, The Manufacturing Institute\u2019s Six Sigma Practitioner, Eunice Cinnamon, highlights\u00a0 how Six Sigma works in the real world. Read on to gain the insights.

Busting myths<\/strong>

First, let\u2019s bust an urban myth: Six Sigma isn\u2019t a black art or a complex process. It\u2019s split into two halves: structured data-driven decision making, and problem solving. Six Sigma uses the DMAIC framework, which is very meticulous and robust, but has actually been proven to simplify the problem \u2013 time and time again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Often, I\u2019ve found people join the course and state they\u2019ve already identified the issue at hand, and that they only signed up because they had to. However, there\u2019s a distinction between observed and real difference. When you look at the data, you can cut through emotion and perceptions and view things from a factual stance. You can get to the actual<\/em> root cause of a problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Applying the framework<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What people find valuable about DMAIC is that it\u2019s not about jumping to a solution; it depends on principle. A tiny problem at the beginning of a process can snowball. But complex issues can fall away if you tackle them in a slow and simple manner, and these are things that wouldn\u2019t be on the radar otherwise.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ultimately, it\u2019s about unravelling issues to make them more manageable, and encouraging proactive problem solving rather than firefighting. Let\u2019s take the example of a pharmaceutical company. They initially faced a complex challenge, but through the DMAIC framework, they discovered it lay in a much simpler part of the process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taking the logical approach<\/strong>
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<\/strong>Six Sigma promotes non-monetary conversations and helps to prioritise actions \u2013 a valuable trait, as it gives you confidence that you\u2019re doing the right thing. You can create a useful roadmap, and employ a logical approach to problem solving and data-driven decision making, instead of a numerical one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Not only that, you\u2019ll be able to look at the same data you\u2019ve seen previously, but this time use it correctly. Facts will enable better understanding and identification of real problems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Putting Six Sigma into practice<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many of our clients have benefited from using Six Sigma, whether it\u2019s being able to understand data in a different way and question its validity, or taking the emotion out of decision making. The structured approach has also enabled them to make improvements from downtime, to throughput, to quality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

People like DMAIC because it\u2019s a very literary process. It\u2019s also flexible, and can support different projects. The tools gained help clients take a step back from the situation and actually make sense of the problem. And, if utilised properly, it can be applied equally as well in other areas, meaning you don\u2019t need to be part of the manufacturing industry to experience the benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Training from The Manufacturing Institute<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All Six Sigma courses are different \u2013 and that\u2019s the feedback we\u2019ve received from ours. Some manufacturers sign up having completed other training, which, although was a lower cost, wasn\u2019t as in depth and so not really value for money. As a result, people do the wrong analysis and make the wrong decisions or investments.

The Manufacturing Institute\u2019s Six Sigma training is at the quality end of the market. It\u2019s incredibly well received and has triggered excellent feedback. To benefit from our courses, view the available Yellow Belt<\/a>, Green Belt<\/a>, and Black Belt<\/a> programmes. And if you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch<\/a> with our friendly team.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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