What is Problem Solving?
Problem solving is about getting to the root cause (root cause analysis) of a problem so that it never occurs again.
Flow Chart
Map sequence of steps and decisions into boxes and diamonds, with arrows showing the flow of the steps.
Make a process visible, find common ground in definitions.
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Make a process visible, find common ground in definitions.
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Check Sheet
Easy and efficient process to collect data.
Accurate and easily collect raw data.
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Accurate and easily collect raw data.
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Run Chart
Display results of measure over time. A control chart is a run chart with upper and lower limits.
Shows performance in sequence of output over time.
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Shows performance in sequence of output over time.
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Histogram
Summarise output into frequency distribution. A bell curve is a bar chart showing natural distribution.
Reveals centring, variation, distribution, capacity and tolerances.
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Reveals centring, variation, distribution, capacity and tolerances.
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Pareto Chart
Sorts output measures by category adding % of the whole as a cumulative reference.
Prime tool for prioritising.
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Prime tool for prioritising.
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Fishbone Diagram
Displays issues stemming from broad categories to finer details.
Organises causes and effects.
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Organises causes and effects.
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Scatter Diagram
Displays relationships between two different types of output measure.
Proves or disproves correlation.
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Proves or disproves correlation.
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Resources?
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