Quality costs, rework, value-added data are also collected. A multi-functional team assesses the cost, quality, and productivity data and brainstorms solutions based on cost, Lean Thinking, supply management, productivity, and quality concepts. High opportunity areas are evaluated and prioritized. Six Sigma - Value Analysis workshops follow a similar process at the product line level. The benefits and costs of high potential solutions are quantified.
Many solutions are quickly and easily implementable.
DFM workshops review manufactured products and processes in detail. Emphasis is placed on product variations and on quality and productivity data. The objective is to enable Six Sigma performance through the alignment of designs and manufacturing processes. Reviews of the manufacturability of existing products lead to significant improvements for new products. Process Improvement Improvement efforts in the service industry and in business processes generally focus on improving process productivity, quality, and cycle time.