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Objective

To understand checksheet

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

Why would you like to use this tool (deliverables)?


To record and quantify facts and data over a period of time. To check the number of occurrences of defects or of specific causes. To record extra information when it appears during the day, the product concerned,... To ensure that the solution has been efficient.

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

When would you use this tool(context)?


When you need to observe anoperation and record information over a period of time. When you need to identify which potential problems or defects should be addressed first. During the Measure phase of the DMAIC cycle or when quantifying a problem. During the Control phase of a DMAIC cycle to monitor changes in performance

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

How to use this tool (steps)?


1 Decide which data must be collected and check that it can be analysed to give useful information. clearly state why you want to collect the data and the kind of data that could be most relevant; define the different options for collecting the data; define who is going to collect the data, how and where will it be done, for how long,... 2 Design a check-sheet for easy and clear data capture. Define clearly how the check-sheet can be and should be used. Look for visual tools that can help to accomplish data collection (boards, signs, bar codes...).
Division, Content owner, Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No 4

How to use this tool (steps)?


3 Test the sheet and process with someone who was not involved in the design improve if necessary. 4 Collect data. 5 Analyse.

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

How to make the best use ofthe tool (tips and traps)?
Plan the data collection campaign seriously you do not want to repeat the exercise. Use any visual tool that can ease the process.

Provide a separate page for those collecting the data to comment on points of interest to them.

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

What could be done next?

Use other tools to visualise the data you have collected (Pareto,histogram, run chart...).

Division,

Content owner,

Date: 11/02/2012 , ISO No

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