Chapter 12. Additional Tools and Methods

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Introduction

12.1

Brainstorming

12.2

Affinity Diagram

12.3

Cause-and-Effect Diagram and Matrix

12.4

Check Sheets

12.5

Stratification

12.6

Gantt Chart

 

Summary

 

References

Appendix 12.1

Using Minitab for the Cause-and-Effect Diagram

Appendix 12.2

Using JMP for the Cause-and-Effect Diagram

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After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

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Use diagnostic tools for stabilizing, improving, and innovating a process.

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Brainstorm for ideas about a process, product, service, or design.

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Identify the structure for a set of ideas generated in a brainstorming session using an affinity diagram. ...

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