S Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/glossary_category/s/ Six Sigma Certification and Training Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:58:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://6sigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-blue-68x68.png S Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/glossary_category/s/ 32 32 Systematic sampling https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/systematic-sampling/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:58:00 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=736 Sampling method in which elements are selected from the population at a uniform interval (e.g., every half-hour, every twentieth item); this is recommended for many Six Sigma measurement activities.

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]]> Sampling method in which elements are selected from the population at a uniform interval (e.g., every half-hour, every twentieth item); this is recommended for many Six Sigma measurement activities.

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]]> Supplier https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/supplier/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:57:21 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=735 Any person or organization that feeds inputs (products, services, or information) into the process; in a service organization, many times the customer is also the supplier.

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]]> Any person or organization that feeds inputs (products, services, or information) into the process; in a service organization, many times the customer is also the supplier.

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]]> Stratified sampling https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/stratified-sampling/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:56:44 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=734 Dividing the larger population into subgroups, then taking your sample from each subgroup.

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]]> Dividing the larger population into subgroups, then taking your sample from each subgroup.

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]]> Stratification https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/stratification/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:56:09 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=733 Looking at data in multiple layers of information such as what (types, complaints, etc.), when (month, day, year, etc.), where (region, city, state, etc.), and who (department, individual).

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]]> Looking at data in multiple layers of information such as what (types, complaints, etc.), when (month, day, year, etc.), where (region, city, state, etc.), and who (department, individual).

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]]> Storyboard https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/storyboard/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:55:42 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=732 A pictorial display of all the components in the DMAIC process, used by the team to arrive at a solution; used in presentations to Sponsor, senior management, and others.

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]]> A pictorial display of all the components in the DMAIC process, used by the team to arrive at a solution; used in presentations to Sponsor, senior management, and others.

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]]> Sponsor (or Champion) https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/sponsor-or-champion/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:55:18 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=731 Person who represents team issues to senior management; gives final approval on team recommendations and supports those efforts with the Quality Council; facilitates obtaining of team resources as needed; helps Black Belt and team overcome obstacles; acts as a mentor for the Black Belt

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]]> Person who represents team issues to senior management; gives final approval on team recommendations and supports those efforts with the Quality Council; facilitates obtaining of team resources as needed; helps Black Belt and team overcome obstacles; acts as a mentor for the Black Belt

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]]> Special cause https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/special-cause/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:53:12 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=730 Instance or event that impacts processes only under “special” circumstances -i.e., not part of the normal, daily operation of the process. See Common Cause; Variation.

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]]> Instance or event that impacts processes only under “special” circumstances -i.e., not part of the normal, daily operation of the process. See Common Cause; Variation.

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]]> SPC https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/spc/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:52:44 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=729 Statistical Process Control is use of data gathering and analysis to monitor processes, identify performance issues, and determine variability/ capability. See also Run Charts; Control Charts.

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]]> Statistical Process Control is use of data gathering and analysis to monitor processes, identify performance issues, and determine variability/ capability. See also Run Charts; Control Charts.

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]]> Solution statement https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/solution-statement/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:52:22 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=728 A clear description of the proposed solution(s); used to evaluate and select the best solution to implement.

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]]> A clear description of the proposed solution(s); used to evaluate and select the best solution to implement.

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]]> Six Sigma or 6 Sigma https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/six-sigma-or-6-sigma/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:52:00 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=727 1. Level of process performance equivalent to producing only 3.4defects for every one million opportunities or operations.

2. Term used to describe Process Improvement initiatives using sigma-based process measures and/or striving for Six Sigma-level performance.

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]]> 1. Level of process performance equivalent to producing only 3.4defects for every one million opportunities or operations.

2. Term used to describe Process Improvement initiatives using sigma-based process measures and/or striving for Six Sigma-level performance.

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]]> SIPOC https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/sipoc/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:51:21 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=726 Acronym for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customer; enables an “at-a-glance,” high-level view of a process.

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]]> Acronym for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customer; enables an “at-a-glance,” high-level view of a process.

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]]> Should-be process mapping https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/should-be-process-mapping/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:50:55 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=725 Process-mapping approach showing the design of a process the way it should be (e.g., without non-value-adding activities; with streamlined workflow and new solutions incorporated). Thus contrasts with the “As-Is” form of process mapping. See also Process Redesign, Value- Adding Activities; Non-Value-Adding Activities.

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]]> Process-mapping approach showing the design of a process the way it should be (e.g., without non-value-adding activities; with streamlined workflow and new solutions incorporated). Thus contrasts with the “As-Is” form of process mapping. See also Process Redesign, Value- Adding Activities; Non-Value-Adding Activities.

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]]> Scope https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/scope/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:48:05 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=724 Defines the boundaries of the process or the Process Improvement project; clarifies specifically where opportunities for improvement reside (start- and end-points); defines where and what to measure and analyze; needs to be within the sphere of influence and control of the team working on the project-the broader the scope, the more complex and time-consuming the […]

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]]> Defines the boundaries of the process or the Process Improvement project; clarifies specifically where opportunities for improvement reside (start- and end-points); defines where and what to measure and analyze; needs to be within the sphere of influence and control of the team working on the project-the broader the scope, the more complex and time-consuming the Process Improvement efforts will be.

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]]> Scatter plot or diagram https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/scatter-plot-or-diagram/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:47:32 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=723 Graph used to show relationship-or correlation-between two factors or variables. See also Correlation Coefficient.

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]]> Graph used to show relationship-or correlation-between two factors or variables. See also Correlation Coefficient.

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]]> Sampling bias https://6sigma.com/glossary_term/sampling-bias/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:47:02 +0000 http://sixsigma.glidedesign.com/?post_type=glossary_term&p=722 When data can be prejudiced in one way or another and do not represent the whole.

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]]> When data can be prejudiced in one way or another and do not represent the whole.

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