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Exit Criteria vs. Acceptance Criteria: What’s the Difference?
Key Points Exit criteria are parameters used for marking the end of a project stage.
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DMADV: The Methodology for Redesigning Broken Processes
Key Points DMADV is a means of improving or designing new processes. It acts as
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A Guide to Using the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test: Testing for Non-Normality
Key Points The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test is a non-parametric means of comparing data between
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Exploring Cpk: An Essential Metric for Quality Control
Key Points Cpk is a means of calculating your process's capability. It can be used
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Rounding and Round-off Rules: How It Fits Into Your Data Analysis
Key Points Rounding is conditional, depending on the need for significant figures. Different contexts might
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Making Data Normal Using Box-Cox Power Transformation
Key Points A Box-Cox Power Transformation allows you to transform data to match a normal
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Red X: Identifying Causes of Variation
Key Points Red X is a method for checking dominant causes in variation. Red X
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Corrective Action Report (CAR): Accounting and Adapting to Defects
Key Points A CAR is a means to respond to defects with a documented process.
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Defining CTQ Outputs: A Key Step in the Design Process
Key Points CTQs are specification limits to meet customer needs. They can be derived from
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Tracking Machine Improvements with Machine Capability Index
Key Points Cmk is a capability index used in production. They are short-term indices, rather
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Understanding Six Sigma: Definition, Benefits, and Best Practices
Key Points Six Sigma has multiple applications. It can be used as a baseline for
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Coefficient of Variation: Understanding the Differences in Your Data
Key Points The CoV allows you to examine the differences between sets of data. It
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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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DMADV: The Methodology for Redesigning Broken Processes
Key Points DMADV is a means of improving or designing new processes. It acts as
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A Guide to Using the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test: Testing for Non-Normality
Key Points The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test is a non-parametric means of comparing data between
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Exploring Cpk: An Essential Metric for Quality Control
Key Points Cpk is a means of calculating your process's capability. It can be used
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