There are seven basic quality tools which assist organizations in problem solving and process improvements. These tools were first developed by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa in 1968. Since then, they have undergone many iterations and are widely used all over the world, across industries even today. This course delves deeper into each of the tools and highlights their significance.
The seven quality control tools are designed to be simple and user-friendly, making them accessible to individuals at various levels of expertise. Here are some additional details:
Check Sheets: Facilitate to collect pertinent data without omitting any important information
Pareto Diagram: Pinpoints the most significant problems among the many
Cause and Effect Diagram: Identifies the causes (factors) leading to the effects of the problem
Graph and Control Chart: Enables to visualize the data in pictorial form and to see the process control and stability
Histogram: Portrays the process distribution compared to the process limits
Stratification: Segregates data according to the contributing sources (Suppliers, Operators, Machines, etc.)
Scatter Diagram: Depicts the relationship and its strength between two interrelated variables
These tools collectively provide a structured approach to problem solving and process improvement, allowing organizations to analyze data, identify root causes, prioritize issues, and implement effective solutions.