{ "$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"] } } }