The Toolset is a comprehensive collection of the relevant Design for Six Sigma+Lean tools, which are necessary for successfully implementing innovations. All tools are presented in a clear structure, providing a good overview of the methodology.

The chronology of the listed tools corresponds to the procedure in a Design for Six Sigma+Lean development project with the stages Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify. Due to this unique structure by which tools can be found and applied quickly we created a book that facilitates project work in practical use enormously.

Migrating from a tool based approach to a question based approach is a decisive success factor in our opinion enabling firstly, increased efficiency of project work for the Project Leader, his team and the associated Stakeholders, and secondly, significantly increasing the probability of success for the respective innovation projects.

The current, second edition of this book reflects the 15 years of practical experience with the Six Sigma+Lean toolbox. It is a comprehensive collection of all the tools necessary for project work and running workshops when improving processes. All tools have been illustrated in a clear and comprehensible structure with examples and tips for applying the tools included. The chronology corresponds to the procedure of an improvement project comprising the steps D(efine), M(easure), A(nalyze), I(mprove) and C(ontrol). The most important innovation of this edition is the fact that it guides the user to select the appropriate tool using questions. The paradigm change from a Toolset to a Mindset has proven worthwhile in project work and ensures that corporate problems are addressed with the goal of achieving efficient solutions rather than having a large quantity of perfect tools to choose from. The efficiency factor of work in projects and workshops will therefore improve significantly. Through this paradigm change, connected with its unique structure, this book provides an effective tool not only for project and workshop leaders but also for the executives/sponsors involved who will be guided to solve the given task formulation quickly and in a sustainable way.

Einfuhrung.- DEFINE.- Projekt initiieren, Projekt abgrenzen, Projekt managen.- MEASURE.- Kunden und deren Bedurfnisse identifizieren.- Kundenbedurfnisse strukturieren und priorisieren.- Kundenbedurfnisse spezifizieren.- ANALYZE.- Grobkonzept entwickeln.- Grobkonzept evaluieren.- Grobkonzept finalisieren.- DESIGN.- Feinkonzept entwickeln.- Feinkonzept evaluieren.- Lean-Prozess entwickeln und evaluieren.- VERIFY.- Implementierung vorbereiten.- Prozess implementieren.- Prozess ubergeben.- Anhang: DMADV-Phasenmodell und Ausklappseiten."

The current, second edition of this book reflects the 15 years of practical experience with the Six Sigma+Lean toolbox. It is a comprehensive collection of all the tools necessary for project work and running workshops when improving processes. All tools have been illustrated in a clear and comprehensible structure with examples and tips for applying the tools included. The chronology corresponds to the procedure of an improvement project comprising the steps D(efine), M(easure), A(nalyze), I(mprove) and C(ontrol). The most important innovation of this edition is the fact that it guides the user to select the appropriate tool using questions. The paradigm change from a Toolset to a Mindset has proven worthwhile in project work and ensures that corporate problems are addressed with the goal of achieving efficient solutions rather than having a large quantity of perfect tools to choose from. The efficiency factor of work in projects and workshops will therefore improve significantly. Through this paradigm change, connected with its unique structure, this book provides an effective tool not only for project and workshop leaders but also for the executives/sponsors involved who will be guided to solve the given task formulation quickly and in a sustainable way.

The Six Sigma concept has enjoyed triumphant success throughout the business world for two decades, contributing to significant net income improvement for many companies. This successful concept has been supplemented with the tools of Lean Management, a set of strategies for improving product quality and delivery performance and reducing cost. Six Sigma+Lean links the tried-and-tested tools of both programs in the proven DMAIC process model. The chronology matches that of the approach taken in a Six Sigma+Lean improvement project.

Das Six Sigma +Lean Toolset ist eine umfassende Sammlung aller fur die Verbesserung von Prozessen notwendigen Werkzeuge, die fur die Projekt- bzw. Workshoparbeit benoetigt werden. Alle Werkzeuge sind in einer klaren und ubersichtlichen Struktur abgebildet und durch Beispiele und Anwendungstipps erganzt. Die Chronologie entspricht dem Vorgehen eines Verbesserungsprojekts mit den Schritten D(efine), M(easure), A(nalyze), I(mprove) und C(ontrol). In der vorliegenden 5., korrigierten Auflage wird der eingeschlagene Weg des Paradigmenwechsels vom Toolset zum Mindset konsequent weitergegangen. Kennzeichen dieses Mindsets sind die phasenbezogenen Leitfragen, die das Erkennen, Bewerten, Verstehen und Loesen von Problemen in den Mittelpunkt des Handelns stellen.