What is the difference between root cause analysis and lean sigma? The two techniques are very interwoven and capable of delivering effective solutions. Yet both have different objectives. Root cause analysis is about deep dive investigation into an incident. It asks the question “Why did this happen?” and seeks the key root causes of an issue.
Lean Sigma looks at sources of variability and seeking solutions that eliminate waste. Waste comes in many forms and includes days lost due to accidents, poor performance in health and safety audits, quality defects, lost productivity, etc. Lean sigma asks “How could this happen?” and seeks to control the factors that could cause the issue.
While the aims of both methods are different, the techniques used to reach each aim are remarkable similar. This isn’t surprising since the Lean Sigma term is relatively new and pulls from root cause analysis theory. So there’s a great opportunity to use lean sigma to achieve root cause analysis goals!
While the aims of both methods are different, the techniques used to reach each aim are remarkably similar. This isn’t surprising since the Lean Sigma term is relatively new and pulls from root cause analysis theory. So there’s a great opportunity to use lean sigma to achieve root cause analysis goals!
Lean Sigma provides a structured approach to problem analysis, one that is easily applicable in a team environment. The structured approach means that most if not all causes are identified and systematically assessed. It encourages the team to dig deeper and manage the causes, issues and ideas that arise.
Root cause analysis is also about prevention, it's about finding the solutions that control the root causes. Again Lean Sigma’s structured approach focuses the team on solutions that are both feasible and practical. Are companies loosing out by not investing in lean sigma?
Engineers or Managers who carry out root cause analysis without the support of a team will find it more difficult to implement. In spite of in-depth analysis and excellent investigative work, they have to sell their findings to others. People always find it easier to implement their own ideas.
By giving people with an opportunity to participate in creating their own solutions you will gain acceptance of change. It helps to make everybody responsible for improvement whether it is safety, quality or efficiency. TeamSigma’s course on lean sigma emphasizes the role of the team in finding causes of issues and solutions. This early participation in problem solving leads to shared ownership of solutions and better solutions.
TeamSigma’s course on Lean Sigma teaches you how to apply Lean Sigma to real problems. It gives you a step by step approach to using Lean Sigma. You get
- Teams solving their own problems
- Faster resolution of issues
- Better visibility on progress
- Better accountability within teams
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