Purpose

This study aims to identify the most frequently used tools and techniques within the measure phase of the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) methodology in the Six Sigma Green Belt body of knowledge (BOK) to standardize training curriculum and reduce barriers to Six Sigma adoption.

Design/methodology/approach

This study measures the most frequently used tools within the Measure Phase of the Green Belt body of knowledge by surveying Six Sigma professionals from all industries as to how often they use tools specific to the Measure Phase. Professionals rated ten categories of tools based on frequency use as it pertains to a Green Belt level Six Sigma project. Descriptive analysis, t-tests, and ANOVA were performed on the data using Minitab to identify the most frequently used tool categories.

Findings

The findings of this study indicate that the most frequently used measure phase tools and techniques within in the Six Sigma Green Belt BOK are process mapping, control charts, descriptive statistics, graphical analysis, collecting and summarizing data, process capability analysis and Six Sigma statistics (defects per unit, defects per million opportunities, etc.). The research findings indicate that several tools that require a higher level of statistical understanding are used less frequently.

Research limitations/implications

The research study solely analyzed the measure phase tools within the Green Belt Six Sigma BOK. Other Six Sigma bodies of knowledge should be evaluated in their entirety.

Practical implications

Six Sigma training has been identified in previous research studies as a barrier to implementation. By identifying the most frequently used tools and determining that those tools are less statistically intensive, companies may be more inclined to adopt Six Sigma. Reducing the tools required to master to lead and carryout Six Sigma projects can also help to reduce the cost and time required for Six Sigma training.

Originality/value

Many studies have identified the lack of a standardized curriculum for Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma. This research serves to function as a supportive analysis in identifying the most optimal and useful tools to lead successful Six Sigma and process improvement projects and contributes to the journey of establishing a standardized Six Sigma training curriculum.

中文翻译：

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标准化 6 Sigma 绿带培训：识别最常用的测量阶段 DMAIC 工具

目的

本研究旨在确定六西格码绿带知识体系 (BOK) 中定义、测量、分析、改进和控制 (DMAIC) 方法的测量阶段最常用的工具和技术，以标准化培训课程并减少障碍六西格码采用。

设计/方法/方法

本研究通过调查来自所有行业的 6 Sigma 专业人士了解他们使用特定于测量阶段的工具的频率，来测量绿带知识体系的测量阶段中最常用的工具。专业人士根据与绿带级别六西格码项目相关的频率使用对十类工具进行了评级。使用 Minitab 对数据进行描述性分析、t 检验和 ANOVA 以确定最常用的工具类别。

发现

这项研究的结果表明，六西格码绿带 BOK 中最常用的测量阶段工具和技术是过程映射、控制图、描述性统计、图形分析、收集和汇总数据、过程能力分析和六西格码统计（每单位缺陷数、每百万机会缺陷数等）。研究结果表明，需要更高水平的统计理解的几种工具使用频率较低。

研究限制/影响

该研究仅分析了绿带六西格码 BOK 中的测量阶段工具。其他 6 Sigma 知识体系应进行整体评估。

实际影响

在之前的研究中，六西格码培训已被确定为实施的障碍。通过识别最常用的工具并确定这些工具的统计强度较低，公司可能更倾向于采用六西格码。减少掌握领导和执行六西格码项目所需的工具也有助于减少六西格码培训所需的成本和时间。

原创性/价值

许多研究已经确定了六西格码和精益六西格码缺乏标准化课程。这项研究可作为支持性分析，以确定最佳和最有用的工具来领导成功的六西格码和流程改进项目，并有助于建立标准化的六西格码培训课程。