M-O Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/glossary_category/m-o/ Six Sigma Certification and Training Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:39:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://6sigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-blue-68x68.png M-O Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/glossary_category/m-o/ 32 32 Output measures https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/output-measures/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:26:58 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=547 Measures related to and describing the output of the process; total figures/overall measures.

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]]> Output https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/output/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:26:42 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=546 Any product, service, or piece of information coming out of, or resulting from, the activities in a process.

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]]> Operational definition https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/operational-definition/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:26:29 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=545 A clear, precise description of the factor being measured or the term being used; ensures a clear understanding of terminology and the ability to operate a process or collect data consistently.

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]]> A clear, precise description of the factor being measured or the term being used; ensures a clear understanding of terminology and the ability to operate a process or collect data consistently.

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]]> Non-value-adding activities https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/non-value-adding-activities/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:26:12 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=544 Steps/tasks in a process that do not add value to the external customer and do not meet all three criteria for value-adding; includes rework, handoffs, inspection/control, wait/delays, etc.See also Value-Adding Activities.

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]]> Steps/tasks in a process that do not add value to the external customer and do not meet all three criteria for value-adding; includes rework, handoffs, inspection/control, wait/delays, etc.See also Value-Adding Activities.

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]]> Multivoting https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/multivoting/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:25:55 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=543 Narrowing and prioritization tool. Faced with a list of ideas, problems, causes, etc., each member  a group is given a set number of “votes.” Those receiving the most votes get further attention/consideration.

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]]> Narrowing and prioritization tool. Faced with a list of ideas, problems, causes, etc., each member  a group is given a set number of “votes.” Those receiving the most votes get further attention/consideration.

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]]> Moment of truth https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/moment-of-truth/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:25:39 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=542 Any event or point in a process when the external customer has an opportunity to form an opinion (positive, neutral, or negative) about the process or organization.

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]]> Any event or point in a process when the external customer has an opportunity to form an opinion (positive, neutral, or negative) about the process or organization.

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]]> Measure https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/measure/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:25:22 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=541 DMAIC phase M, where key measures are identified, and data are collected, compiled, and displayed 2. A quantified evaluation of specific characteristics and/or level of performance based on observable data.

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]]> DMAIC phase M, where key measures are identified, and data are collected, compiled, and displayed 2. A quantified evaluation of specific characteristics and/or level of performance based on observable data.

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]]> Management-by-fact https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/management-by-fact/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:25:07 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=540 A decision making using criteria and facts; supporting “intuition” with data; tools used include process measurement, process management techniques, and rational decision-making tools (e.g., criteria matrix).

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]]> A decision making using criteria and facts; supporting “intuition” with data; tools used include process measurement, process management techniques, and rational decision-making tools (e.g., criteria matrix).

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