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Practical Problem Solving

Step 1: Clarify the Problem

The first step of prac­ti­cal prob­lem-solv­ing is to clar­i­fy the prob­lem. Start­ing with a clear and com­mon under­stand­ing of the prob­lem is essen­tial to suc­cess­ful prob­lem-solv­ing. Learn the key activ­i­ties and out­comes of this step, as well as the guide­lines for writ­ing good prob­lem statements.

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PPS Overview

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PDCA

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Treetop, Inc.

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Step 1: Clarify the Problem

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Introduction to SigmaXL

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Creating Pareto Charts with SigmaXL

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Creating Run Charts with SigmaXL

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Creating Control Charts with SigmaXL

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Step 2: Break Down the Problem

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Creating Dot Plots with SigmaXL

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Step 3: Set a Target

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Step 4: Analyze Root Causes

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Fishbone Diagram Explained

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Five Why Explained

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Treetop Gets to the Root Causes

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Creating Scatter Plots with SigmaXL

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Step 5: Develop Countermeasures

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Step 6: See Countermeasures Through

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Step 7: Evaluate the Process and Results

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Step 8: Standardize Success and Learn from Failures

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PPS Action Guide

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Next Video How to Write a Problem Statement 

Prob­lem state­ments are a cru­cial com­po­nent of suc­cess­ful prob­lem-solv­ing and con­tin­u­ous improve­ment efforts. A well-struc­tured prob­lem state­ment high­lights the gap between the cur­rent and the desired state, serves as a bench­mark for project suc­cess, and pin­points the busi­ness impact. Learn how to artic­u­late prob­lem state­ments that are objec­tive, clear, and con­cise, lever­ag­ing the SMART frame­work to ensure speci­fici­ty, mea­sur­a­bil­i­ty, attain­abil­i­ty, rel­e­vance, and timeliness.