KnowWare International Inc., producers of the QI Macros SPC Software for Excel, announces quality management tools for project managers. Many elements of Project Management employ tools used in Lean Six Sigma: control charts, histograms, project charters, work breakdown structures, gantt charts and other project planning documents.
The QI Macros are an add-in for Microsoft Excel that automate many of the charts and diagrams required for project management. There are over 80,000 registered users. The QI Macros consist of four parts to facilitate project management:
- Macros that use existing Excel data to create 21 different charts: line, run, pareto, control charts, and histograms.
- Fill-in-the-blank templates, over 80 in all, for flowcharts, value stream mapping, design of experiments (DOE), and voiceof the customer.
- Statistical analysis tools like ANOVA, regression, and proportion tests.
- Data manipulation tools like PivotTable wizards, unstacking etc.
Unlike complex statistical tools, the QI Macros tools can be used by anyone from nurses to certified Project Managers and Six Sigma Black Belts.
- Easy to learn. The pull-down menu gives immediate access to all tools.
- Works directly on Excel data. Over 90% of the world’s offices use Excel. With the QI Macros, there is no need to transfer the data out of Excel. Just select and go.
- Automates the most commonly used Project Management tools.
30-day evaluation copies of the QI Macros for Excel can be downloaded at www.qimacros.com/freestuff.html. Readers can also signup for a free email course on Six Sigma Simplified. For more information, testimonials, and pricing go to www.qimacros.com/excel-spc.html.
