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The Problem of
Delay in Account
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Business Case
Bank of XYZ, a major bank receives on an average 2000 new saving account opening customer application forms every day. 40
operators enter the application forms in a database after cross checking the CAF (Customer Application Form) with Identity Proof
details.
The entries are rechecked against the Identity Proof details by 15 Quality Assessors and further 5% sample is audited by 3 Quality
Supervisors. The sales team promises the account opening within 48 hours from receipt of the CAF. Bank of XYZ usually achieves
the account opening within average of 30 hours with a standard deviation of 6 hrs.
Recently, after a significant marketing effort, they started receiving over 3500 CAF, and the % of defects in the CAF increased far
more than the acceptable 10% of total opportunities for error and processing time of CAF also increased, leading to account opening
taking more than target of 48hrs.The Customer Application has the following sections (Opportunities for Error):
4. Date
5. Identity Proof No
6. Product Code
7. Email Address
Any incorrect section is considered a defect and must be re-processed, resulting in high TAT. The Bank is losing $3750 every day primarily on
rework and penalties. The customers are also dissatisfied as the account opening is taking more time than promised. In the wake of the current
business situation, the management team decides to initiate a Six Sigma project to reduce defects and achieve target account opening time.
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Define Phase
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Affinity Chart
Process Customer Financial Management
Delays in CAF Delayed account opening. Penalties due to delays. Insufficient number of
verification or approval. operators.
Inefficient re-work process Inadequate customer Costs associated with Inadequate training of
for identified defects. support for query rework. operators.
resolution.
Inefficient database entry Delayed account openings. Loss of revenue due to Inaccurate & Insufficient
process. dissatisfied customers. information provided.
Lack of process
optimization.
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CTQ Summary
Bank of XYZ started receiving over 3500 CAF which are 1500 more than 2000 (previous
applications) Recently, after a significant marketing effort, they started receiving over 3500 CAF,
and the % of defects in the CAF increased far more than the acceptable 10% of total opportunities
for error and processing time of CAF also increased, leading to account opening taking more than
target of 48hrs.
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Project Charter
BUSSINESS CASE
Goal Statement Problem Statement
Bank of XYZ is facing significant financial
The goal of this project is to reduce Bank of XYZ is experiencing increased defects in
losses due to increased defects in Customer
defects in CAFs and achieve the target CAFs, exceeding the acceptable limit of 10% of
Application Forms (CAFs) and delays in the
account opening time of 48 hours, total opportunities for error, and delays in the
account opening process. These issues are
thereby minimizing financial losses and account opening process. This is resulting in
leading to customer dissatisfaction and
enhancing customer satisfaction. financial losses of $3750 per day, primarily due to
penalties. Implementing process
rework and penalties, as well as customer
improvements through a Six Sigma project
dissatisfaction due to extended processing times.
will help reduce defects, streamline Milestones
operations, and achieve the target account Project Initiation and Planning: Define
opening time, ultimately leading to cost project objectives, establish project team,
savings and improved customer satisfaction. and develop project plan.
Project Team
Data Collection and Analysis: Gather
Project Scope Project Sponsor:
data on defects, processing time, and
The project will focus on improving the Project Leader:
customer feedback. Analyze root causes Project Team Members: Representatives from
accuracy of data entry in CAFs and of issues.
streamlining the account opening process to Operations, Quality Assurance, IT, and Customer
Process Improvement Implementation: Service departments.
meet the target timeframe. This includes Implement process improvements to Six Sigma Expert/Consultant: [Name]
optimizing the workflow of 40 operators reduce defects and streamline account Data Analyst: [Name]
entering CAF data, enhancing quality assurance opening process. Quality Assurance Specialists: [Names]
processes conducted by 15 Quality Assessors Monitoring and Control: Monitor Operators: [Names]
and 3 Quality Supervisors, and implementing performance metrics, track progress, and IT Support: [Name]
corrective actions to reduce defects and implement corrective actions as needed
processing time. The scope also encompasses to sustain improvements.
addressing errors in all sections of the CAFs,
including title, name, address, date, identity
proof number, product code, and email address.
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Process Map
Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers
Customers submitting Customer Application Data Entry and Successfully opened Prospective account
Customer Application Forms (CAFs) with Cross-Checking:40 saving accounts for holders submitting
Forms (CAFs), Identity sections for title, name, operators enter CAF customers. CAFs.
proof documents, and address, date, identity data into the database.
Sales team providing proof number, product Operators cross-check
information code, and email address CAF information with
identity proof details.
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Measure
Phase
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Data Analysis
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Baseline Performance
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Analyze
Phase
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Hypothesis Check
H0: Implementing automated or assisted data entry tools will not significantly reduce errors in
processing CAFs.
H1: Implementing automated or assisted data entry tools will significantly reduce errors in
processing CAFs.
H0: Providing enhanced training for operators will not result in a significant decrease in error
rates during data entry.
H1: Providing enhanced training for operators will result in a significant decrease in error rates
during data entry.
H0: Making changes to the quality assessment process will not lead to a significant
reduction in missed errors.
H1: Making changes to the quality assessment process will lead to a significant
reduction in missed errors.
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Regression Analysis
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Improve
Phase
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Brainstorming Insights
1.Automated Data Entry Tools: Introduce software solutions to automate data
entry for accuracy and efficiency.
2.Enhanced Operator Training: Provide comprehensive training to improve data
entry skills and error identification.
3.Increased Quality Assessment Sampling: Audit a higher percentage of
applications to catch errors early.
4.Streamlined Process Workflow: Review and streamline workflow to eliminate
bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
5.Technology-Driven Quality Checks: Implement automated validation checks
and error detection systems.
6.Optimized Resource Allocation: Evaluate staffing levels and resource
allocation to meet demand.
7.Enhanced Customer Communication: Improve communication with customers
regarding process timelines.
8.Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Establish a system for ongoing
performance metrics and reviews.
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Solution Prioritization
1. Assess the extent to which each solution can reduce processing time and meet
the target of 48 hours for account opening.
2. Evaluate the feasibility and practicality of implementing each solution within the
organization's resources and constraints.
3. Consider the cost-benefit ratio of each solution, including initial investment,
ongoing maintenance, and potential savings from efficiency improvements.
4. Prioritize solutions that have the greatest potential to reduce errors and defects in
the account opening process.
5. Assess the impact of each solution on customer satisfaction and experience,
considering factors such as transparency, communication, and ease of account
opening.
6. Consider whether the solution is sustainable in the long term and can be scaled
up to accommodate future growth and changes in demand.
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IOT Solution
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RPA Solution
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LEAN Tool: 5S
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FMEA
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Implementation Plan
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Overall Summary
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