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Process Improvement in the Age of Smart Manufacturing
Process improvement projects have typically been a labor-intensive and imprecise process. Labor-intensive in that capturing
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Incorporate Lean Six Sigma in Automation Process
Robotic process automation (RPA) is the use of software robots to mimic the actions a
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Case Study: Using Six Sigma in a Non-Six Sigma Culture
Anyone who has worked in manufacturing has probably experienced some level of finger-pointing when shipments
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The Road to Success: How KPIs Support Goal Achievement
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are critical to ensuring a project team has the performance data
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Process Capability – Surface Finish Example: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part article on process capability. Part 1 addressed the
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Use “Light” Lean Six Sigma When the Textbook Approach Is Not Possible
Practitioners cannot wait to use their newly acquired knowledge after they have finished Lean Six
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Process Capability – The Basics: Part 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part article on process capability. Part 1 addresses the
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 2
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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Use a Classification and Regression Tree (CART) for Quick Data Insights
In the Analyze phase of a DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) Six Sigma project,
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 1
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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Project Examples from an LSS Deployment for Cultural Transformation
My company benchmarked against other manufacturing businesses before starting its cultural transformation change. They formed
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Short-Run Statistical Process Control Techniques
Short production runs are a necessity in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The trend in manufacturing
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Case Study: Using Six Sigma in a Non-Six Sigma Culture
Anyone who has worked in manufacturing has probably experienced some level of finger-pointing when shipments
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 2
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 1
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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Project Examples from an LSS Deployment for Cultural Transformation
My company benchmarked against other manufacturing businesses before starting its cultural transformation change. They formed
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Case Study: Increase Revenue by Decreasing Prices
A division of a diversified organization develops and manufactures samples of new drugs for clinical
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The Cost of Customer Misalignment (& How to Fix It)
This consumer products company has a large portfolio of products. Working with key customers, the
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Black Belt vs. Master Black Belt in Six Sigma: What’s the Difference?
What is a Black Belt (BB)? A Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) is a trained
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Lean Six Sigma Certification Levels
Dr. Mikel Harry is often credited with adapting the martial art concept of belt rankings
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Lean Six Sigma Champion Training and Certification
The rock band, Queen, celebrated Champions with these lyrics; “We are the champions…. my friends….And
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training and certification
Does the term Master Black Belt sound pretty impressive? It should, because it is the
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification
Will having a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt allow you to break bricks and beat
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is where your more advanced training and certification begins. If
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Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training and Certification
You are ready to start your Lean Six Sigma journey but where do you start?
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Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification
Organizations have been deploying and implementing Lean Six Sigma for decades. Yet, there are still
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and certification
After completing your training and certification for White Belt, your next step might be to
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How Lean Six Sigma Practices Helped Amazon Web Services Achieve Operational Excellence
In today's highly competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve their operations
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How Lean and Six Sigma Dramatically Improved InterConnect’s Kit Manufacturing Line
InterConnect Wiring was constantly needing to be ahead of schedule in assembling its aircraft kits,
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Project Sponsor vs. Deployment Champion in Six Sigma: What’s the Difference?
What is a Project Sponsor? A Six Sigma project sponsor plays a key role in
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