6M Process Control
In quality/process improvement (like Lean/Six Sigma), the 6Ms often mean Man/People, Machines, Materials, Methods, Measurement, and Mother Nature (Environment), used in fishbone diagrams to find root causes of problems by exploring these categories systematically. This framework ensures all aspects affecting a process—from human error to environmental impact—are considered for effective problem-solving and continuous improvement
6M Checklist for Process Control

6M for Manufacturing Success

6M Fishbone Diagram for RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

Bottleneck Analysis/SMART Goals/Heijunka/Hoshin Kanri

Manufacturing Cycle Time (MCT), Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE), production time, process time, lead time.


