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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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Chaku Chaku
If your organization uses a single-piece flow cell manufacturing process, then Chaku Chaku might be
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Empowering Cross-Functional Teams: Lean Six Sigma’s Role in Breaking Down Silos
Key Points It's an unfortunate truth that siloed work has only become more prevalent in
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Comparing BPR and Six Sigma: Which Approach Fits Your Needs?
Key Points BPR can enact rapid and radical change on a given process. Six Sigma
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The Human Side of Lean Six Sigma: Enhancing Employee Engagement in Process Improvements
Key Points Actively involve your employees in the process improvement cycle, and ask for input
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Harnessing Big Data in Lean Six Sigma: Challenges and Opportunities
Key Points There is a definite need to integrate big data and Lean Six Sigma
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Modernizing Lean Six Sigma Training: Bridging the Generational Skills Divide
Key Points Different generations have different preferred methods of learning. Utilizing modern technology to enhance
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Case Studies: Startups That Scaled Using Lean Methodologies
Key Points Lean Methodology has helped turn some companies that otherwise might have faltered into
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Case Studies: Companies that Thrived Through Digital Transformation
Key Points Digital transformation is a wholly transformative process for an entire organization, not just
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Remote Process Optimization: Lean Six Sigma Strategies for Distributed Teams
Key Points Remote process optimization requires a solid investment in digital infrastructure for viability. Adapting
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Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Lean Six Sigma Leadership
Key Points Emotional intelligence is a hugely important trait for good business leaders. There is
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Six Sigma for Service Industries: Tailoring the Methodology
Key Points Adapting Six Sigma for service industries requires a shift in how we define
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Engaging People in Your Continuous Improvement Effort Will Pay Off
How do you get everyone on board with a continuous improvement effort? A prominent peanut
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Case Study: Optimizing Fill Weight to Enhance Profitability for a National Coffee Producer
Background A large national producer and distributor of canned instant ground coffee faced a significant
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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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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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Chaku Chaku
If your organization uses a single-piece flow cell manufacturing process, then Chaku Chaku might be
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What Is Digital Transformation and Why It Matters for Businesses
Key Points Digital transformation is a process that can help bring a company into the
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Coefficient of Variation: Understanding the Differences in Your Data
CoV is a simple calculation to measure the variation in your process. Let’s see how
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