Table 1 : Check Sheet , Histogram , Pareto Chart , Scatter Diagram and Process Flow Chart
betterment has become the driving force for Toyota to sustain its ranking among the top five automobile makers in the world since 2000 and in 2020 to attain the best automobile maker position ( www . investopedia . com )
To become an innovator , workers must first be provided with the basic knowledge on data collection , data analysis , data interpretation and root-cause finding skills . I recommend “ Seven Basic Problem Solving Tools ” also known as the “ Magnificent Seven ” comprising check sheet , histogram , Pareto Chart , scatter diagram , process flowchart , cause and effect analysis ( fishbone diagram ) and process control chart . A brief description of each tools is given in Tables 1 and 2 .
Improvement or innovation does not come by just providing knowledge or skills . It must be guided , motivated and executed . One way to do this effectively is to form a focused team where members come together to study , collect data , analyse , brainstorm and find solutions . A small group activity or SGA can become the focus of the team . The team members may consist of
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