Elsevier Strikes Exclusive eLearning Partnership with The Quality Group
Hospitals, health systems to benefit from The Quality Group’s Six Sigma and other performance management solutions
Hospitals, health systems to benefit from The Quality Group’s Six Sigma and other performance management solutions
The common Six Sigma roadmap can provide value in even the most unstructured environments By Braden Kelley On the surface, the DMAIC roadmap and the concept of innovation appear to be mutually exclusive ideas. At least that’s what many critics have claimed is the Achilles’ heel of the Six Sigma methodology. Six Sigma and innovation,…
Provider of Lean Six Sigma Online Training Continues Steady Growth in 2011
The latest issue of iSixSigma Magazine highlights the DFSS program at John Deere Power Systems, measures the critical inputs for Lean Six Sigma success and offers tips for recharging your deployment.
Wark will be presenting on the role of the CSB and the lessons learned from its investigations during a keynote address at iSixSigma’s Energy Forum for Process Excellence on May 17 in Houston. In an interview with iSixSigma Senior Editor Kirsten Terry, Wark offered a preview of some of the topics he will cover during…
Targets Hands-on Project Management Skills Plus PMI Testing Standards Support
More organizations deploying Lean Six Sigma are using this innovative team process from Leap Technologies to capture quick wins, replicate best practices and engage more employees.
A free workshop for executives detailing the critical role of change management in a Lean Six Sigma deployment is scheduled for May 16 at the third annual Energy Forum for Process Excellence.
Prestigious Authorization Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning
Acquires several new customers across wide industry range
iSixSigma’s first Retail Forum for Process Excellence, presented by SSA & Company, wrapped up last week at the Westin Edina Galleria in Minneapolis. Attendees at the four-day event had the opportunity to learn from workshops, keynote addresses, breakout sessions, panel discussions and a site tour. They also had a chance to meet, network and share…
Leading Regional Hospital chosen to share findings and results on innovative approach to engaging employees in Lean improvement at American College of Healthcare Executives Annual Congress in Chicago.
Free Educational Seminars for Experienced Lean Six Sigma Professionals
The latest issue of iSixSigma Magazine reveals the top 10 Best Places to Work, analyzes the results of our 8th annual Salary Survey and discusses the latest training trends. In its March/April issue, iSixSigma Magazine focuses on Training and Certification, offering advice for Lean Six Sigma trainers, as well as an investigation into some of…
Latest Version of Lean Six Sigma Data Analysis Tool Features New Lean Templates
UL extends the reach of its knowledge and training arm to deliver a differentiated offering that addresses customer needs.
With assistance from Spanish wind-turbine manufacturer Gamesa, nonprofit foundation Tekniker and several other European technology firms, COSMOS seeks increases in turbine quality, as well as lower costs and faster manufacturing times, according to a release from Ibermática. According to the COSMOS consortium, many European turbine assembly operations involve both manual labor and work done by…
Recent news from Lean Six Sigma use in government includes the announcement of Marine Corps Continuous Process Improvement award recipients and Lean savings for the Postal Service.
In its January/February issue, iSixSigma Magazine focuses on “Enhancing the Customer Experience.” What better way to explore that theme than through a look at retail giant Best Buy? In this profile, find out how the company is using Lean Six Sigma to satisfy both internal and external customers. The issue also offers how-to advice for…
Paul V. Arnold has joined iSixSigma, the leading provider of content for the Lean Six Sigma community, as Editor-in-chief.
Mike Higgins of Molex will lead January 27 session on maximizing Lean Six Sigma value
E-learning courses on the iSixSigma Marketplace are reviewed by an independent Master Black Belt and come with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
The MVP Awards recognize the Most Prolific and Most Helpful Posters on the iSixSigma Discussion Forum, the Best Blogger in the iSixSigma Blogosphere, and the Best Continuous Process Improvement Tweeter.
Confluence of Prime Numbers and MoreSteam Activity Adds Up to Exciting New Year
Inclusion of Microsoft Excel-based Software Speeds Tool Proficiency
Posting public notices for seized property online, rather than in newspapers…Ending express delivery of empty U.S. Departmet of Agriculture food inspection containers…Requiring mine operators to use online forms for quarterly data, rather than mailing paper forms. These cost-saving ideas – and more than 18,000 others – were submitted by government employees as part of the…
Join Paul Docherty, CEO of i-nexus, as he shares how leading organizations are systematically integrating Balanced Scorecards and Lean Six Sigma.
Director of Quality Outcomes Nidia Williams explains how the deployment in this three-hospital organization has evolved in the past two years.
Reports released in the last several months reveal important information for supply chain managers. The first study, conducted by NPI, a spend management services firm, found the top areas of supply chain overspending. The second report, carried out by CAPS Research, a nonprofit research firm, features benchmarking data from 16 industrial manufacturers. Overspending Identified The…
The latest issue of iSixSigma Magazine explores the Six Sigma deployment in Ford Motor Co.’s powertrain division, the world of metrics and more. iSixSigma Magazine’s November/December issue introduces readers to the more than 10-year-old Six Sigma deployment at Ford’s powertrain division, and provides an in-depth look at the what, when and why of metrics. With…
December Classes Kick off Next Session of Blended Lean Six Sigma Program from MoreSteam and The Ohio State University
Focus on Six Sigma Protocol, Business and Operational Efficiencies Via Data Analysis: Prizes and Discounts Offered
Bill Armstead of Mobile Mini will lead November 4 session on maximizing Lean Six Sigma value
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) National Research Network and the American College of Physicians released a study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Physicians (JABFM) in September showing how including both physicians and non-physicians on process improvement teams can help better facilitate change management, according to an article by David…
An unexpected rise in demand for automobiles and electronic goods this spring and summer has played havoc with the supply chains of some corporations, causing temporary shutdowns at a number of factories in Asia and North America. While recent articles in The Wall Street Journal (wsj.com) have pointed to Lean manufacturing methods as a cause…
PQ Systems releases updated version of gage calibration software GAGEpack
Posts on the iSixSigma Discussion Forum reveal the common roadblocks for implementing Six Sigma in the sales department. However, the thread below also offers helpful tips for overcoming these obstacles.
As Sales Manager for iSixSigma and CTQ Media, Linda Cadigan will manage advertising and sponsorship opportunities for iSixSigma’s online, print and events offerings.
Educational Seminars for Experienced Lean Six Sigma Professionals
Award-winning Six Sigma executives Bob Crescenzi and James Pearson to lead September 28 session
iSixSigma’s 7th Annual Global Salary Survey, published in the March/April 2010 issue of iSixSigma Magazine, offered data on average compensation for Six Sigma professionals from around the world for the year 2009. The report analyzed salary and bonuses for a variety of regions, including Asia and Pacific Nations. Some of the findings included: Across the…
The emerging discipline of Business Execution will be examined in detail as part of a webinar planned by leader of on-demand business execution software, i-nexus.
Session will focus on sustaining Lean Six Sigma value during economic recession
Purchases of Certification Quadruple over Summer Months for High-Quality Program
In a recent survey, iSixSigma gathered data on how organizations communicate about their Six Sigma efforts – data that reflects a lack of communication both within and outside of Six Sigma programs. A resulting iSixSigma Magazine research report, “Spreading the Word,” examined internal communication. Externally, the flow of information – or at least the knowledge…
Dr. John Toussaint, former CEO and president of the ThedaCare healthcare system, shares his lessons learned in applying Lean in his recent book. ThedaCare Inc., a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other services in Northeast Wisconsin, has been practicing Lean for more than seven years. Through its use of Lean principles, the…
Recent news from Asia includes a move to expand Lean Six Sigma training in Singapore and building Lean factories in China. From “Singapore to Expand Continuing Education and Training System,” Gov Monitor, July 27, 2010: Singapore’s Minister of Manpower Gan Kim Yong said that the Government will increase its investment in continuing education and training…
Personalysis Certification Program Teaches Consultants Skills to Help Employees Work Together
Business software vendor i-nexus will host a webinar on Hoshin Planning on Thursday, July 15, from 10-11 a.m. EDT.
Previously published in iSixSigma Magazine, this feature explores one consultant’s experiences implementing Lean Six Sigma in Asian countries.