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Six Sigma Structure
JSON structure documentation for Six Sigma methodology concepts, project artifacts, and quality metrics
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Six Sigma Structure is a JSON Structure definition published by Six Sigma. It conforms to the http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema# meta-schema.
Meta-schema: http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#
JSON Structure
{
"$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
"title": "Six Sigma Structure",
"description": "JSON structure documentation for Six Sigma methodology concepts, project artifacts, and quality metrics",
"version": "1.0",
"resources": {
"Project": {
"description": "A Six Sigma improvement project following DMAIC or DMADV methodology",
"fields": {
"id": { "type": "string", "description": "Unique project identifier" },
"name": { "type": "string", "description": "Project name" },
"methodology": { "type": "string", "enum": ["DMAIC", "DMADV", "DFSS", "LEAN", "LEAN_SIX_SIGMA"] },
"phase": { "type": "string", "enum": ["Define", "Measure", "Analyze", "Improve", "Control"] },
"champion": { "type": "string", "description": "Executive sponsor" },
"blackBelt": { "type": "string", "description": "Project leader (Black Belt)" },
"metrics": { "type": "object", "items": "ProjectMetrics" }
}
},
"ProjectMetrics": {
"description": "Statistical performance metrics for a Six Sigma project",
"fields": {
"baselineSigmaLevel": { "type": "number", "description": "Process sigma level before improvement" },
"targetSigmaLevel": { "type": "number", "description": "Target sigma level" },
"baselineDPMO": { "type": "number", "description": "Baseline defects per million opportunities" },
"targetDPMO": { "type": "number", "description": "Target DPMO" },
"capabilityIndex": { "type": "number", "description": "Process capability Cpk value" },
"estimatedAnnualSavings": { "type": "number", "description": "Projected annual cost savings" }
}
},
"DefectMeasurement": {
"description": "A defect measurement record for a process step",
"fields": {
"processStep": { "type": "string", "description": "The process step being measured" },
"defectsObserved": { "type": "integer", "description": "Number of defects observed" },
"opportunities": { "type": "integer", "description": "Number of opportunities for defects" },
"units": { "type": "integer", "description": "Number of units inspected" },
"DPMO": { "type": "number", "description": "Calculated defects per million opportunities" },
"sigmaLevel": { "type": "number", "description": "Calculated sigma level" },
"measurementDate": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time" }
}
},
"ControlChart": {
"description": "Statistical process control chart data",
"fields": {
"chartType": { "type": "string", "enum": ["X-bar", "R", "S", "I-MR", "P", "NP", "C", "U"], "description": "Type of control chart" },
"processName": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the process being charted" },
"centerLine": { "type": "number", "description": "Control chart center line (mean)" },
"upperControlLimit": { "type": "number", "description": "Upper control limit (UCL)" },
"lowerControlLimit": { "type": "number", "description": "Lower control limit (LCL)" },
"dataPoints": { "type": "array", "description": "Time-series data points plotted on the chart" },
"outOfControlPoints": { "type": "array", "description": "Points violating control rules" }
}
},
"FishboneDiagram": {
"description": "Ishikawa (fishbone / cause-and-effect) diagram structure",
"fields": {
"effect": { "type": "string", "description": "The problem/effect being analyzed" },
"categories": {
"type": "array",
"description": "Cause categories (6M: Machine, Method, Material, Man, Measurement, Mother Nature)",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"category": { "type": "string" },
"causes": { "type": "array", "items": "string" }
}
}
}
}
}
},
"methodology": {
"DMAIC": {
"description": "Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control: Used for improving existing processes",
"phases": {
"Define": {
"purpose": "Define the problem, customer requirements, and project goals",
"keyTools": ["Project Charter", "SIPOC", "Voice of Customer (VOC)", "Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) Tree"]
},
"Measure": {
"purpose": "Measure current process performance and establish baseline",
"keyTools": ["Process Map", "Data Collection Plan", "Measurement System Analysis (MSA)", "Baseline Sigma Calculation"]
},
"Analyze": {
"purpose": "Identify root causes of defects and process variation",
"keyTools": ["Fishbone Diagram", "5 Whys", "Pareto Analysis", "Regression Analysis", "Hypothesis Testing"]
},
"Improve": {
"purpose": "Develop and implement solutions to eliminate root causes",
"keyTools": ["Design of Experiments (DOE)", "FMEA", "Pilot Testing", "Solution Selection Matrix"]
},
"Control": {
"purpose": "Sustain improvements and prevent regression",
"keyTools": ["Control Charts", "Control Plan", "Standard Operating Procedures", "Process Audits"]
}
}
},
"DMADV": {
"description": "Define-Measure-Analyze-Design-Verify: Used for designing new processes or products",
"phases": ["Define", "Measure", "Analyze", "Design", "Verify"]
}
}
}