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Practical Problem Solving

Step 8: Standardize Success and Learn from Failures

The eighth step of prac­ti­cal prob­lem-solv­ing is to stan­dard­ize suc­cess­es and learn from fail­ures. Learn the impor­tance of tak­ing time to be thor­ough in the Act or Adjust phase of the PDCA cycle and the three key deliv­er­ables of this step.

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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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How to Write a Problem Statement

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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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