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7 QC Tools Primer (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)
PowerPoint (PPTX) 45 Slides
BENEFITS OF THIS POWERPOINT DOCUMENT
- Facilitation‑Ready Design: Structured slides, examples, and exercises make training delivery seamless for facilitators.
- Practical, Proven Tools: Learners gain confidence applying simple methods that solve real workplace problems without complex statistics.
- Business Impact: Drives measurable improvements in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability by embedding structured problem‑solving.
PROBLEM SOLVING PPT DESCRIPTION
The 7 QC Tools Primer PPT is a facilitation‑ready training resource designed to equip teams with the foundational methods of quality improvement. Developed by Operational Excellence Consulting, this authoritative primer introduces the seven basic quality control tools that solve up to 95% of factory‑related problems, as emphasized by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa. With clear explanations, practical examples, and hands‑on exercises, the primer empowers learners to analyze data, uncover root causes, and drive measurable business results. It is ideal for operators, technicians, supervisors, and managers seeking practical, proven tools to strengthen problem‑solving and continuous improvement capabilities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this primer, learners will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of the 7 QC Tools
2. Identify the appropriate tool for different problem types
3. Construct and interpret each QC Tool
4. Analyze data to uncover patterns and root causes
5. Apply the 7 QC Tools in team problem‑solving
6. Communicate findings effectively
CONTENTS
1. Foundations of Problem Solving
• What is a problem?
• What is problem solving?
• Benefits of problem solving
• PDCA framework and QC tool alignment
2. Introduction to the 7 QC Tools
• Overview of each tool and its objective
• Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa's perspective
• Benefits of using the 7 QC Tools
3. Process & Tools
• Stratification: overview, example, procedures & tips, exercise
• Check Sheet: overview, example, procedures & tips
• Pareto Chart: overview, example, procedures & tips, exercise
• Cause & Effect Diagram: overview, example, procedures & tips, exercise
• Histogram: overview, example, procedures & tips, exercise
• Scatter Diagram: overview, example, procedures & tips
• Control Chart: overview, example, procedures & tips
4. Exercises & Activities
• Stratification practice
• Pareto chart construction
• Cause & Effect diagram analysis
• Histogram analysis
About the OEC Primer Series
Developed by Operational Excellence Consulting, each Primer is designed to be facilitation‑ready, practical, and credible. Unlike generic training materials, our Primer Series is built by practitioners with decades of transformation experience, ensuring every deck combines clear frameworks, proven tools, and interactive activities. This consistency across topics (5S, Kaizen, Lean, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, and more) makes the series a trusted resource for consultants, trainers, and organizations seeking structured, high‑impact learning.
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Source: Best Practices in Problem Solving PowerPoint Slides: 7 QC Tools Primer PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, Operational Excellence Consulting
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Operational Excellence Consulting, founded in 2009 by Allan Ung, draws from extensive experience at Microsoft, IBM, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). We specialize in strategy deployment, customer experience design, and operational excellence, applying Design Thinking, Lean, and Systems Thinking to maximize customer value and minimize waste.
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