Free Six Sigma
Software
With the
growing popularity after understanding the importance of Six Sigma,
there are many freeware and shareware available in the market, but
if you wish to seek some professional help in your pursuit then you
should go using proper channel to get maximum benefits of these
tools and techniques. However, some of the Free Six Sigma Software
discussed here can be beneficial to
you.
The purpose of
Free Six Sigma Software is to help enforce the Six Sigma culture
throughout your enterprise. Leading Manufacturers who are totally
committed to their customers and quality have adopted the six sigma
philosophy for their whole organization. Sigma is a statistical term
used to measure how perfect a process is. The idea is that if you
can measure the number of defects in a process you can figure out
how to reduce or get rid of them altogether, zero defects being the
ideal but with a maximum of 3.4 defects per million being a
realistic goal.
The Six Sigma
methodology has been around since the 1980`s but the value of
applying the process centered approach has only recently been
appreciated. Manufacturing processes are one of the key areas where
improvements can be made when you are striving for perfection. Free
Six Sigma Software makes the six sigma approach easier to implement
and helps to reduce variation in a process and improve the
capability of the process especially in small businesses or
start-ups for free. Decreasing defects and increasing customer
satisfaction.
Three reasons
you should use Free Six Sigma Software:
- Ease of use:
A great deal of Six Sigma programs and Free Six Sigma Software get
bogged down in the use of software. Six Sigma software is designed
to perform simply and easily so that your Black Belts and Green
Belts can get down to the business of improvement. Free Six Sigma
Software integrates into Microsoft Excel, which for many is a
familiar environment. The results can be shared with anyone who
has Excel 97 or later.
- Cost: Free
Six Sigma Software comes at a price that makes it affordable to
put into everyone's hands (although many software are available
for free but for limited functionality or time). For example: SPC
XL, most popular product, retails for $199, with volume discounts
available.
- Customization: If you have special
requirements, company can adapt these packages to your needs.
Microsoft, Raytheon, and Roche Diagnostics are examples of
companies that have custom versions of Free Six Sigma
Software.
The Free Six
Sigma Software Suite provides the tools you need to attain the six
sigma level of process performance. This Free Six Sigma Software
suite contains four (4) modules including SPC-PC-IV, DOE, 7MP and
Flowcharting/Cause & Effect. With the ability to share
information between the four modules, you can perform multivariate
regression analysis and plotting within the DOE module on SPC-PC-IV
data files, convert flowcharting files to 7MP diagrams and do
control charting on DOE data files.
The Six Sigma
Partnering GR&R Template is one of Free Six Sigma Software
which allows the
Blackbelt to assess the performance of the process measurement
system and to determine the variability of the appraiser,
gage/equipment, and the process itself. Included are integrated SPC
"like" charts linked directly to the template shown. Just input the
measured parameters and the charts update automatically. The
GR&R Average and Range charts provide the Blackbelt a quick and
easy method to visually evaluate the measurement system. The charts
may be "copied & pasted" into the Six Sigma Partnering Project
Status Report to enhance communication with
management.
The Six Sigma
Partnering X-Bar Chart template is one of Free Six Sigma Software
which provides an easy
visual tool for the Blackbelt practitioner to implement a control
process. The X-Bar Chart is used to control processes where the
statistic under study is based on variables data. Examples of
variables data include measures of: length, volume, velocity,
voltage, mass, etc.
Some more Free
Six Sigma Software (generally for limited functionality or time)
are:
There are many
Six Sigma Calculators for calculating Six Sigma Calculations. Six
Sigma Calculator, FREE, January 2003. A demonstrator e-book
explaining the essential facts about the process sigma metric and
how it is calculated. Includes a fully functional DPMO to process
sigma calculator based on opportunities and defects, as well as two
DPMO to sigma metric lookup tables.
You can
download and save target file or run this e-book demonstrator to
ensure that your system is compatible with our e-book format before
downloading and purchasing other e-books. (427k) for more details,
visit: http://www.sixsigmashop.co.uk/downloads/SigCalc.exe
Sigma metric
demonstrator, FREE, January 2003. See how changes in the mean,
standard deviation, and customer or specification limits change the
value of the process sigma metric. Using an Excel worksheet this
demonstrator allows changes to be shown real-time. You can download
the Excel workbook (375k) at:
http://www.sixsigmashop.co.uk/downloads/dynamic%20distributions.xls
Or the zip file
(85k) from:
http://www.sixsigmashop.co.uk/downloads/dynamic%20distributions.zip
Control Chart
Wizard Now Online: Ever wondered what control chart to use for your
process? Wonder no longer, the iSixSigma Control Chart Wizard is
online and available! Start by selecting your data type and other
parameters, and the Wizard walks you through the Control Chart
selection process. It also includes links to definitions, tutorials,
examples and additional resources. Try it now: http://www.iSixSigma.com/control_charts/
SPC Charts from
Excel or Access for Six Sigma Calculations: iSixSigma readers can
take advantage of a special offer on software for Six Sigma
projects! Download a free trial of software that performs SPC
charting and analysis on data from Excel, Access, and other
databases. Or, request a free trial CD. If you want to save hours of
data entry time, please accept this exclusive offer! http://www.chartrunner.com/ss-cr-trialform.htm