Invented by Genrikh Altshuller, TRIZ analyzes engineering problems and then suggests solutions based on structure. Inventive problems contain at least one contradiction which arise when improving one feature detracts from another.
FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) is a tool that helps us anticipate what might go wrong with a process and identify the possible causes.
Brainstorming generates a large number of creative ideas in a short period of time. In Six Sigma, it helps you find solutions to issues.
A Tree diagram helps you break down big problems into smaller ones by defining the problem’s constituent pieces.
Attribute charts display information on defects and defectives. They help you visualize the enemy – variation!