Learning Objectives
    By the end of this module participants should be able to:
    • Identify the concept of a control plan
    • Identify the importance of a control plan
    • Describe the five elements of a comprehensive Control 
     Plan
    • Define project sign-of
            The DMAIC Process with Tools
                                                    DAY 3
                Define
                Define
                                           PHASE                          5
              Measure
              Measure                    Tools:
                                         •  Controls Plans
                                         •  Lean Visual Controls
               Analyze
               Analyze                   •  Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke)
               Improve
               Improve
               Control
               Control
    What is a Control Plan?
    A control plan is:
    • A written summary for monitoring or controlling processes or variation
    • A formal document that details all control methods used to meet goals
    • A living document to be updated as new measurement systems and control 
     methods are added for continuous improvement
    • Often used to create concise operator inspection sheets
    • An ESSENTIAL portion of final project report
    A control plan is not:
    • A replacement for instructional information contained in detailed 
     operating, maintenance, or design manuals
   Why is a Control Plan Necessary?
    Sustainability
      Control plans require stakeholders to follow designated control 
     methods to guarantee quality throughout system
      Prevents the need for constant heroes in an organization who 
     repeatedly solve the same problems
      Control plans are becoming more of a customer requirement
      Track benefits
      Reference for results not sustained
   Who Should Create a Control Plan?
   The team working on the project
   ANYONE who has a role in defining, executing or 
     changing the process:
     Associates
     Technical Experts
     Supervisors
     Managers
     Site Manager
     Human Resources