Seven Statistical Tools Overview

Course Duration: 1 Day - 8 Hours/day

This one-day seminar provides training on the seven statistical tools. These tools are used in problem solving and continual improvement endeavors. The seven statistical tools were first introduced by Dr. Ishikawa when he introduced problem solving in Japan. Dr. Ishikawa put together seven simple tools that were already available for use. While the entire tool set is not named after him, the cause and effect diagram or the fishbone diagram which has been attributed to his creation has often been also called the “Ishikawa” diagram. When using the seven statistical tools, it is always good to remember Dr. Ishikawa’s words to those doing improvement – “speak with data”. Omnex teaches this course as a standalone one day or in conjunction with our problem solving courses.

Learning Objectives

·      Understand the seven statistical tools. What are they? How are they used?

·      Understand the different uses of each tool and how it can be used for problem solving or improvement

·      The role of the seven statistical tools in a PDCA cycle



Course Outline

·      Introduction and Background

·      Understanding the Process

o   Breakout Exercise 1: Process Flow

·      Data Collection and Analysis

o   Checksheets

o   Breakout Exercise 2: Histograms

o   Breakout Exercise 3: Run Charts

o   Breakout Exercise 4: Control Charts

·      Data Analysis

o   Breakout Exercise 5: Pareto Charts

o   Breakout Exercise 6: Cause and Effect Diagrams

o   Graphs

·      Process Analysis

o   Scatter Diagrams

o   Stratification

·      Summary and Process Control

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for individuals and teams who are responsible for identifying, solving and eliminating problems that hinder quality, productivity and Customer Satisfaction. All personnel involved with improvement would benefit from this course.

Course Materials

Each participant will receive a seminar manual, including a complete package of problem solving worksheets and checklists for each step of the process, as well as all team exercise materials. 

Note: Omnex does not provide copies of standard(s) during training courses, but clients are encouraged to have their own copy.

Pre-Requisite

Participants should possess the ability and/or desire to work with small groups of people in a cooperative and productive manner to achieve planned objectives.

Upcoming Training

Seven Statistical Tools Overview Program is available in multiple locations globally, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Thailand, Singapore, Middle East and China.