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Navigating Data Analysis: The Importance of Testing for Normality
Testing for normality is often the first step in analyzing your data. Many statistical tools
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Dealing with Non-normal Data: Strategies and Tools
What is non-normal data? Normally distributed data is a commonly misunderstood concept in Six Sigma.
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Pooled Standard Deviation: How Do You Calculate It?
When you have the average production of three machines, it is easy to calculate the
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Process Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
Process time vs. cycle time is a discussion that comes up often for newcomers to
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Takt Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
Takt Time vs. Cycle Time: when do you choose what to use? Regardless of how
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Understanding the Formula and Benefits of Cycle Time
The customer just called again, wondering if the item they ordered will be on time.
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The Benefits of a Force Field Analysis: Get to the Root Cause of Your Issue
Some changes in your organization go smoother than others. Sometimes there is resistance to the
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Making Sense of Attribute Gage R&R Calculations: Testing for Variations and Repeatability
What is Gage R&R? Like it or not, any process is going to have variances
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Flow Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
There never seems to be enough time on a project, especially when considering flow time
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The Role of X-Bar in Statistics: Understand the Role It Plays in Your Analysis
There are three measures of central tendency for data. One is the mean or x-bar,
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Lean Lego Game: Get Your Team Understanding Lean Principles While Having Fun
After revolutionizing the automobile industry, Lean principles are in use across several industries. However, many
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Sigma Performance Levels From One to Six Sigma: Get the Most Out of Your Processes
When learning about Six Sigma, it may help to consider these charts. These detail how
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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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Navigating Data Analysis: The Importance of Testing for Normality
Testing for normality is often the first step in analyzing your data. Many statistical tools
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Pooled Standard Deviation: How Do You Calculate It?
When you have the average production of three machines, it is easy to calculate the
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Process Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
Process time vs. cycle time is a discussion that comes up often for newcomers to
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