Below is a list of Basic Tools for Process Improvement. I use these tools when applying the PDSA cycle.
Plan: Identify the problem or the issue. Perceive the final outcome. Gather the data.
Do: Conduct the action. Make the improvements. Implement the changes
Study: Review the actions, improvements and changes. Are they all positive? Were there any negative consequences?
Act: Document the improvements. Lock in the changes. If there were any negatives, conduct the planning process again.
Quality assurance and engineering professionals use these tools to drive continuous improvement within the organization. These methods include the six sigma tools.
StreamLiner is Project Management software that drives your team's Lean and Continuous Improvement activities.
Learn SPC in an hour. Train your employees. Improve your processes and products. Prevent defects and save your company money.
TrainingKeeper Software. Keep, organize and plan all your employees' training and activities. Software includes multi-user support with reports, certs, and calendars.
These tools take the most time to learn. Normally a class is needed.They are way more advance than the basic tools for process improvement
8D Manager Software with 8D, 9D, 5Y and 4M report generator. Your corrective action software for managing, measuring, and reporting issues.
In my opinion, these are the tools that have the most value for process improvement. These tools, when applied correctly, can significantly drive down internal costs.
I list many different quality and process improvement tools on this page. I'm trying to create a page where one can find them all in the same place. I plan on writing pages on each. So, please let me know if I missed one. Thanks.
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