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Generate multiple Pareto charts – It’s EASY with SigmaXL!

Posted on30. Dec, 2008 by Monique.

Why use the Advanced Pareto chart function?

To help prioritize your efforts to reduce/eliminate defects. The Pareto principle indicates that approximately 80% of process defects are caused by 20% of the problems. Separate the vital few from the useful many.   The SigmaXL function helps draw comparisons between similiar categories.

Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .

• Measure
• Analyze

Type of Measure

• Input
• Process
• Output

Type of Data

• Discrete

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How to Create a Basic Pareto chart using SigmaXL

Posted on30. Dec, 2008 by Monique.

Why use a Pareto chart?

To help prioritize your efforts to reduce/eliminate defects.  The Pareto principle indicates that approximately 80% of process defects are caused by 20% of the problems.  Separate the vital few from the useful many.

Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .

• Measure
• Analyze

Type of Measure

• Input
• Process
• Output

Type of Data

• Discrete

To learn more about Six Sigma certification or to view a course demo, visit the Six Sigma Training page.

Continue Reading