From the course: Six Sigma Foundations
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Pilot test and implement
From the course: Six Sigma Foundations
Pilot test and implement
How often do you dip your toes into the water to test its temperature before diving into the pool? That is similar to doing a pilot test before a full-scale implementation of improvements. Let's discuss the importance of pilot testing and planning prior to implementation. First, what is a pilot? A pilot is a trial run, a dry run, or a small-scale test to make sure the improvements will work as plan. It is an opportunity for the Six Sigma project team to understand how the improvement solutions will work on a very limited or small-scale basis before a full-scale implementation. Pilots enable any kinks or problems to be uncovered and fixed before the project team rolls out improvements plant-wide, division-wide, or company-wide across all locations. The importance of doing a a pilot cannot be emphasized enough. For example, when improvements are made to a machine or a process, it is best to pilot it first in one production line or in one location before implementing it across all 100…
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