A Kaizen event is a set of activities usually over a predetermined time which is carried out by a team, department or organization for the purpose of improvement.
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Quality Function Deployment is a methodology developed by Dr. Yoji Akao. The methodology attempts to accomplish all major requirements of the customer. It does this by identifying the voice of the customer and working to ensure the needs are met or exceeded. QFD is also often viewed as a set of communication and translation tools. QFD tries to eliminate the gap between what the customer wants and what they get.
The change control process is a sequence of steps which are used to control changes within an organization.
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Recommended Reading: The SIPOC map is a map used to identify systems and processes at a high level. The map shows material and information flow in forward and backwards loops, this allows teams to identify potential gaps from a systemic view which helps us understand the effects of activities both upstream and downstream. The mnemonic SIPOC serves as a reminder that this powerful map shows us suppliers, Inputs, Process, Output and Customers.
Process mapping refers to a tool used to make business processes visual. The process map documents an entire process step by step. The process map is generally used towards the beginning of initiatives in order to understand the flow of a process but it can also be used in support of almost every phase of improvement projects.
Hypothesis testing is a statistical test that is used to determine whether or not there is enough evidence contained within sample data to confirm a condition. The hypothesis test looks into two types of tests null and alternative.
Activity based costing (ABC) is a system used in accounting that identifies costs based on activities performed. The system then uses the drivers of cost (indirect and direct) to allocate or reserve costs to products, projects, customers or other segments. The system attempts to allocate costs like overhead on a more accurate basis than simply assigning direct labor or machine hours which may change from product to product.
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