1. NMember of the Bekaert GroupWhat is it? How to implement it?Conditions for successSix SigmaF R A N C ESchneider Electric
21th January 2002
2. Contents
What is Six Sigma?
As measure for process capability
A methodology
How to implement Six Sigma?
Conditions for success
3. 1What is Six Sigma?
4. PROCESSinputresultExellent results require excellent processes
Deliver (nearly) always the desired results
Reduce variability
Ambition : 6 Sigma Process Capability
(< 3.4 defects pm)Six Sigma as measure for process capability
5. Defects and the Hidden FactoryManufacturing Variation Causes A "Hidden Factory"Increased Cost - Lost CapacityYield After Inspection or TestEach defect must be detected, repaired and placed back in the process. Each defect costs time and money.ScrapReworkHidden FactoryNOTOKOperationInputsInspectFirst Time
YieldOKTime, cost, people90% Customer Quality
6. To increase a process performance, you have to decrease variation.Importance of Reducing VariationLess variation provides
Greater predictability in the process
Less waste and rework, which lowers costs
Products and services that perform better and last longer
Happier customers
7. LSLUSLDefectsProcess CapabilityInadequate Design MarginInadequate Process CapabilitySupplier VariationInadequate Measurement Capabilityaverage s s“Variation” and “Process Capability”
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3
4
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6308,537
66,807
6,210
233
3.4sPPMProcess
CapabilityDefects per
Million Oppty.6Sigma???% Non-Defective69.1%
93.32%
99.379%
99.9767%
99.99966%
10. Why ppm ? * 1,5 shiftApproachClassicalNew,410,3320,663141,334,51,5Number of sigma in half the tolerance intervalCp561,662 Cpk*_0,160,50,8311,161,5Ppm*__66.8106.2071.3502333,4Cost of quality
(%)__25 %15 %10 %7,5 %5 %
11. If we accept 99.9 % good, then...1 h non drinkable water each month
500 «failed» surgeries each week in France
In France :
2 babies falling off the «labour» table each day
1000 lost letters per hour
15000 cheque on the wrong account each day
12. Companies involved in Six Sigma today :Some results that were published in the press :
Dupont : benefits exceed $150 million / year (Dow Jones Business News - February 2, 2000).
Dow : Savings of about $250.000 per project. Annual savings $ 1 billion (Chemical week magazine -March 1, 2000).
Black & Decker : Expects earnings per share growth of at least 15 % for the next three years (Reuters News Service - February 15, 2000).
Allied Signal: Cost savings exceeding $800m since 1995
General Electric: most admired company three years running, and consistently increasing growth and profit. Cost savings exceeding $2B
General Domestic Appliances: Cost savings of £7,5m 1999/2000
13. Companies involved in Six Sigma today :Generic Six Sigma Metrics
Seasoned Black Belts complete three to five projects annually
$150.000 - $200.000 average savings per project
Annual savings delivered per Black Belt $450.000 - $1.000.000
Rule of thumb for numbers of Black Belts: 1-3% of employees
14. SIX SIGMA as methodology ...A systematic approach
for breakthrough improvement realisations
using a solid and soundly based toolset
deployed throughout the organization
15. SIX SIGMA as methodology ...A systematic approach
for breakthrough improvement realisations
using a solid and soundly based toolset
deployed throughout the organization
16. A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH...Selection of
projectsManaging the
improvement
projectsSustaining
the gainsBusiness strategy & results
Significant gains
Think "process"
Project filters
Leadership buy-in
Project Management
Training (BB/GB/YB)
Teamwork
Review of progress
Reward & recognition
Project level
Organizational level
17. Selection of projects : PRIORITIZE
Contributing to your BUSINESS RESULTS!!
Look for SIGNIFICANT GAINS within REASONABLE TIMING
Use the correct PROJECT FILTERS!!
Value for the customer
Defects per unit
Cost of poor quality
Cycle time
Ensure LEADERSHIP BUY-IN
18. Managing for improvement - Training...Enhanced improvement
realisation skills
* Leadership
* Master Black Belt (MBB)
* Black Belt (BB)
* Green Belt (GB)
* Yellow Belt (YB)
19. ControlDefine the
problem6 SIGMA
DMAIC AnalyseImproveMeasureDefine steps
Confirm gains, goals
Formalise customer supplier relations
Get voice of the customer in the projectFormalise the modified process
Implement SPC
Evaluate results
Learning pointsDevelop measurements of CTQ
Select critical imputs
Prepare data collection
Realise R&R study
Measure process capabilityProcess analysis (value)
Data analysis
Root cause analysis
Statistical data handling (regression, DOE, multi vary…)
Imagine solutions
Evaluate solutions
Choose optimal solution
Analyse risks
Plan implementation Managing for improvement : The roadmap (1)
20. 5/ Verify
validate1/Define 6 SIGMA
DMADV² 3/ Analyse4/ Design2/ MeasureBusiness case
Charter development
Multi generation plan
Project riskControl plans
Mistake proofing
Upscaling
Validation
Implementation planingSIPOC
Stakeholder analysis
Voice of the customer
QFD
Q requirementsConcept generation
Concept selection
Mapping and simulation
Proactive reliability
Tolerancing
DOE
Modelling
Design excellence : the roadmap 2
21. …Apply project management principles.
… Regular management
reviews of progress… Removing the barriersManaging for improvement - Roadmap (2)
22. …Building upon teamworkTeambuilding
Access to informationCross-functionalSupport from other departmentsManaging for improvement-Mobilizing (1)
24. Sustaining the gains : project level
Implement effective control plans
Conduct regular training focussed on the process
Review the improved process regularly
25. Sustaining the gains : organizational level
Create a system to continually identify and
launch new projects
Creating critical mass for achievement culture
Black, green and yellow belt training
Black Belts in daily operations
DeploymentX n
26. SIX SIGMA as methodology ...A systematic approach
for breakthrough improvement realisations
using a solid and soundly based toolset
deployed throughout the organization
27. Breakthrough…?Look for SIGNIFICANT GAINS
50% increase in First Pass Yield
50% reduction in Scrap
50% reduction in Downtime
50% increase in Capacity
Focuses on HIGH VOLUME / high risk products
Project is work at least $250k to the bottom line
PS : applicable for large volume processes !
REASONABLE TIMING : 6 to 8 months
Significant MOBILIZATION of the whole company (training, approach, ..)
28. SIX SIGMA as methodology ...A systematic approach
for breakthrough improvement realisations
using a solid and soundly based toolset
deployed throughout the organization
29. already known/used
new (e.g. Statistics)Solid & soundly based toolset
30. ...Think "PROCESS"INPUTOUTPUTX1
X2
X3
…….Y
31. The Funneling EffectOptimized Process30+ Inputs8 - 104 - 83 - 6Found Critical X’sControlling Critical X’s10 - 15All X’s1st “Hit List”Screened ListMEASURE
Process mapping
Measurement system analysis
Capability studiesANALYZE
Cause & effects matrix
FMEA
Multi-vari studiesIMPROVE
Design of experimentsCONTROL
Co ntrol plans
Statisctical Process Control (SPC)
32. SIX SIGMA as methodology ...A systematic approach
for breakthrough improvement realisations
using a solid and soundly based toolset
deployed throughout the organization
33. Deployment throughout the organizationExtensive training program of all potential project leaders.
Clear and visible management buy-in and support.
A significant number of improvement projects.
SIX SIGMA imbedded in the systems and procedures.
Integration in the organization
34. 2How to implement Six Sigma?
35. The implementation strategy :The way we see itDo not create a separate organization!
The implementation of Six Sigma is seen as a project on its own until it is imbedded in the organization!
Implement in WAVES!
Have people to support Six Sigma and people who "make it happen".
36. 6 sigma «wave» implementationMobilize key decision makersEvaluate potential projects Mobilize key players (leadershipworkshop)Green Belt training
2 weeksAssessDeploy and prepare new waves Préparation Implementation DeploymentBlack Belt training
4 weeksImplement the projectsPrepare implementation
37. The roles Six Sigma Sponsor/Champion
Facilitate or support implementation of Six Sigma.
Lead by example : believer, partner, challenger, coach, helper, sounding board.
Set clear priorities.
Provide necessary resources.
Define/suggest new projects.
Reviewing progress of projects.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Be catalyst for new culture and overall approach.
Review project charters using filters.
Complete the projects (applying the method and achieve results).
Reporting
Sharing of experiences between other black belts.
38. The roles Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Coaches a group of black belts with special emphasis on the methodology.
Supports the project selection process
Conducts several forms of training
Owns six sigma technical development
Six Sigma project sponsor/champion
Supports the project leader
Recognizes the team
Eliminate all obstacles/barriers
Identify project opportunities
Six Sigma Team Members
Stick to agreed timing and actions.
Act as a team.
Communicate with own line management on timely basis.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Complete the project (applying the method and archieve results) (in his own “fields”)
Reporting
39. 3Conditions for success
40. Success conditionsStrong leadership
Mobilize all key players
Good project charters
Create critical mass
Provide the right training on the right moment.
Support structure
Resources allocation ($ and people)
Profile, availability and management of the project leaders (BB, GB)
Good monitoring and review of projects.
Strong strategic fit
Communication, communication, communication
41. Characteristics of a good Six Sigma projectIdentifies a problem to be solved, not a solution to be implemented
The problem is of major importance to the organisation
clearly connected to business priorities and strategy
major improvement in performance metrics
major financial improvement
Clear quantitative measures of success
define performance baseline
goals for this project + due date
theoretical perfect performance
Ambitious timing - reasonable scope: doable in 9 to 12 months
Importance is clear to the organisation (to get support)
Project has the approval and support of management (resources, barriers)
Project charter: "contract" between project manager and management
42. Project TitlesReduce human errors in production
Eliminate degradants
Capacity debottlenecking of XYZ production
Performance improvement plant A
Increase capacity production plants D & E
Optimise visual & semi- auto inspection in production
Cycle time reduction solids production
Improve tablets stability
Reduce Cost of Non-Conformance for suspensions
Reduce scrap & waste in packaging
Resolve in-homogeneity problems
Optimise filling volume control
Reduce cleaning cost
43. Project Titles (cont'd)Improve yield at subcontractor
Downtime reduction
Cost competitiveness A & B lines
Improve environmental management
Enhance lab productivity & respons times
Optimise purchase order size
Optimise purchase cost fold box, labels, inserts
Optimise package order size
Optimise purchase process for congress & symposia
Reduction text & design cost
Reduction purchase cost chemicals
Reduction destroyed goods cost
Reduction sea freight costs
44. Project Titles (cont'd)Streamline standard costing process
Streamline busisness plan review process
Improve worldwide costing process & systems
Enhance invoice administrative processes
Streamline budget headcount process
Optimise personnel & salary administration process
Optimisation of maintenance cost
Optimise tax accounts
Improve IM desktop activities
Improve technical development process for R123
Reduce deviations in IRF/NDA stability testing
Improve validation effectiveness
Solve DEF stability problems