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Dit eerste deel leert de grondbeginselen van het oplossen van stroomproblemen en de basisprincipes van Lean Management. Het boek is bedoeld voor studenten en docenten Lean Six Sigma, evenals voor managers die verder willen gaan dan enkel het aanleren van formules en hun praktijk willen ontwikkelen op een soliede theoretisch fundament. Met respect voor de historische wortels, de geest en de gevestigde terminologie van Lean Six Sigma, streeft het boek ernaar de onderliggende fundamentele principes te identificeren, te verenigen en te formaliseren.

This second volume details the implementation of the approach within companies and the generic DMAIC methodological protocol. Based on an original definition of statistical problems, it teaches the fundamentals of solving "discernible" statistical problems and the basic principles of Six Sigma. The book is intended for students and teachers of Lean Six Sigma, as well as operational improvement practitioners who wish to move beyond simply acquiring formulas and develop their practices based on a solid theoretical framework.

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%GRR en het aantal onderscheiden categorieën (NDC) worden veel gebruikt als indicatoren voor de bekwaamheid van een meetsysteem. Aan de gebruikelijke berekeningsformule van de NDC wordt echter een coëfficiënt toegekend waarvan de oorsprong heeft geleid tot het naast elkaar bestaan van twee verschillende en misleidende interpretaties van de NDC. Wij raden aan om deze coëfficiënt te verwijderen om trouw te blijven aan de definitie van de resolutie van het meetsysteem of een vergelijkbaar signaal-ruisconcept. Wij stellen tevens een herijking voor van de acceptatiedrempels voor %GRR en NDC.

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As part of the Measure phase of a Six Sigma (DMAIC) project, it is key to determine the sample size appropriate given the statistical precision needed on the estimation of the process capability (defined here as the expected proportion of defective units). Six Sigma practitioners are generally taught to use either some rule of thumb (skipping so the precision requirement) or a sample size formula allowing to specify the required precision. While such a formula is provided for binary data, when dealing with defect counting data, the usual formula taught is about estimating the mean number of defects per unit and not the proportion of defective units (i.e., the defective rate). This paper elaborates a formula and derived tables for calculating the sample size required to achieve the needed statistical precision on the defective rate when working with a defect counting metric. Reversely, the precision obtained for a given sample size is calculated. The results are then compared to those for binary data and it is suggested that the sample size calculation for binary data is worth to be considered as an acceptable easier-to-use alternative. The challenge to obtain decent precisions due to the sample size requirements when operating at low defective rates is also highlighted.

Samenvatting:

As part of the Measure phase of a Six Sigma (DMAIC) project, it is key to determine the sample size appropriate given the statistical precision needed on the estimation of the process capability (defined here as the expected proportion of defective units). Six Sigma practitioners are generally taught to use either some rule of thumb (skipping so the precision requirement) or a sample size formula allowing to specify the required precision. While such a formula is provided for binary data, when dealing with continuous data, the usual formula taught is about estimating the mean and not the defective rate. Other alternative approaches are about calculating the sample size based on precision on process capability indexes designed for manufacturing industry. However, these technical indexes are often not relevant for most users and managers not working in specific production environments. This paper elaborates solutions for calculating the sample size required to achieve the needed statistical precision on the defective rate when working with a continuous metric in both cases of one and two specification limits. Reversely, the precision obtained for a given sample size is calculated. The challenge to assess high Sigma performance levels because of the required sample size is also highlighted.