Six Sigma Tool Navigator: The Master Guide for Teams
AKA | N/A |
Classification | Planning/Presenting (PP) |
Tool description
The Gozinto chart is a vertical tree diagram that displays hierarchical levels of detail of a complete product assembly to ship process. Developed by A. Vazsonyi, this project planning tool is of great value for kitting, bill of materials (BOM) auditing, parts/number identification, and operator training.
Typical application
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To breakdown a product into its parts.
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To flow out the assembly process.
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To cross-reference parts data with the hierarchical levels of assembly.
Problem-solving phase
→ | Select and define problem or opportunity |
→ | Identify and analyze causes or potential change |
Develop and plan possible solutions or change | |
Implement and evaluate solution or change | |
Measure and report solution or change results | |
Recognize and reward team efforts |
Typically used by
Research/statistics | |
Creativity/innovation | |
Engineering | |
1 | Project management |
3 | Manufacturing |
Marketing/sales | |
4 | Administration/documentation |
Servicing/support | |
Customer/quality metrics | |
2 | Change management |
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before
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Tree diagram
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Work breakdown structure (WBS)
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Information Needs Analysis
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Process analysis
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Work flow analysis (WFA)
after
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Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
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Task Analysis
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Potential Problem Analysis
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Dendrogram
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Activity analysis
Notes and key points
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Gozinto chart numbering is by levels and BOM or part identification number. Example: 3015: 3 for level 3, 015 for bill of material or part ID number.
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This is a similar approach to the work breakdown structure (WBS) chart.
Step-by-step procedure
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STEP 1 List all parts required to completely assemble the product.
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STEP 2 Draw a hierarchy of assembly, showing levels of detail from the top down to the basic level of parts.
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STEP 3 Provide identification of parts; name and number each part charted.
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STEP 4 Check completeness of chart and date.
Example of tool application