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Harada Method

Combining the Harada Method with Other Techniques (Kaizen, Lean, SMART, etc.)

November 20, 2024

Key Points Structured Goal Achievement: The Harada Method’s ambitious goal setting can be enhanced by

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Harada Method

How Takashi Harada Created The Harada Method To Elevate Athletes, and Business

November 18, 2024

Key Points From Coaching to a Universal Success Framework: Takashi Harada, originally a track and

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SIPOC/COPIS

Real-Life SIPOC Examples in Manufacturing

November 15, 2024

Key Points SIPOC diagrams can be used in any industry. They excel in manufacturing, especially

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SIPOC/COPIS

Is SIPOC Still Relevant? 9 Alternatives

November 14, 2024

Key Points SIPOC diagrams are high-level overviews of the various components of a process. There

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Artificial Intelligence

How AI Can Be Used in the DMAIC Process

November 13, 2024

Key Points Enhanced Data Collection and Analysis - AI improves data collection in the Measure

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Concepts

Productivity Target: Reaching Your Goals

November 12, 2024

Key Points Productivity targets are a set of expected outputs from a given input. Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence

What AI Tools Can be Used in Lean Six Sigma Projects?

November 12, 2024

Key Points Natural Language Processing (NLP) is used to analyze customer feedback, identify key issues,

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Design of Experiments (DOE)

Design of Experiments: A Primer

November 12, 2024

Key Points A DOE is a great way of analyzing the relationship between factors. You

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Capability Indices/Process Capability Sigma Level

Finding the Sigma Level of Customer Complaints

November 12, 2024

Key Points You can determine the Sigma level of your production by looking at the

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Concepts

Quality Program Report (QPR): Guaranteeing You Hit the Mark

November 12, 2024

Key Points A QPR is a report created to show whether or not a product

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Cause & Effect Templates

The Cause-and-Effect (a.k.a. Fishbone) Diagram

November 12, 2024

Key Points Fishbone diagrams are an effective way to brainstorm root causes for a potential

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Concepts

The Hidden Factory: Understanding the Unseen

November 11, 2024

Key Points The Hidden Factory is a concept that arises from workarounds for defects in

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Lean Six Sigma Case Studies

Case Studies

Case Study: Using Six Sigma in a Non-Six Sigma Culture

February 11, 2024

Anyone who has worked in manufacturing has probably experienced some level of finger-pointing when shipments

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Case Studies Government/Non-Profit Military

U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 2

January 16, 2024

In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an

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Case Studies Government/Non-Profit Military

U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 1

January 9, 2024

In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an

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Case Studies

Project Examples from an LSS Deployment for Cultural Transformation

December 27, 2023

My company benchmarked against other manufacturing businesses before starting its cultural transformation change. They formed

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Case Studies Total Quality Management (TQM)

Case Study: Increase Revenue by Decreasing Prices

September 10, 2023

A division of a diversified organization develops and manufactures samples of new drugs for clinical

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Affinity Diagram/KJ Analysis Case Studies Consumer Food Products Hospitality Implementation Industries SIPOC/COPIS Value Stream Mapping

The Cost of Customer Misalignment (& How to Fix It)

June 21, 2022

This consumer products company has a large portfolio of products. Working with key customers, the

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Get Lean Six Sigma Certified

Certification & Training Certification Articles Concepts Methodology Training

Black Belt vs. Master Black Belt in Six Sigma: What’s the Difference?

June 30, 2023

What is a Black Belt (BB)? A Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) is a trained

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Certification Levels

August 29, 2022

Dr. Mikel Harry is often credited with adapting the martial art concept of belt rankings

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Champion Training and Certification

August 29, 2022

The rock band, Queen, celebrated Champions with these lyrics; “We are the champions…. my friends….And

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training and certification

August 26, 2022

Does the term Master Black Belt sound pretty impressive? It should, because it is the

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Certification Articles Training Uncategorized

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification

August 26, 2022

Will having a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt allow you to break bricks and beat

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

August 26, 2022

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is where your more advanced training and certification begins. If

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training and Certification

August 22, 2022

You are ready to start your Lean Six Sigma journey but where do you start?

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification

August 22, 2022

Organizations have been deploying and implementing Lean Six Sigma for decades. Yet, there are still

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Certification Articles Training

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and certification

August 22, 2022

After completing your training and certification for White Belt, your next step might be to

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Latest Concept Articles

Concepts

Productivity Target: Reaching Your Goals

November 12, 2024

Key Points Productivity targets are a set of expected outputs from a given input. Expectations

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Concepts

Quality Program Report (QPR): Guaranteeing You Hit the Mark

November 12, 2024

Key Points A QPR is a report created to show whether or not a product

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Concepts

The Hidden Factory: Understanding the Unseen

November 11, 2024

Key Points The Hidden Factory is a concept that arises from workarounds for defects in

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