Brittain Ladd

A lot has transpired since I first posted my question. To begin with, I have discovered that utilizing a combination of Six Sigma and Lean, e.g., Lean Six Sigma, works best when dealing with transportation and logistics. For example, we have seven day pick up windows at our vendor locations. As long as the product being shipped from our suppliers…[Read more]

The best advice I can give you is to contact Jay Arthur at http://www.qimacros.com as he offers free downloads as well as a complete Six Sigma kit for less than $500. I have read the kit and used the Excel macros for doing charts and graphs and they will provide you with what you’re looking for. Even if you don’t want to spend $500 he has less…[Read more]

I recently became certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt and I completed a Master Black course. In none of my training did the “8d’s” ever get discussed. What is 8d? Where can I find more information?

I cannot address all of your questions but I can provide some input. In regards to how does one select a Six Sigma project the first thing to look at would be the cost of poor quality (COPQ). COPQ can involve a manufacturing facility that may be spending 30% more than their competitors to produce a product. In an example such as this, Six Sigma…[Read more]

I agree that there are a lot of loose standards in regards to MBB status. I am currently finishing up my Black Belt through the University of Texas (the four month program). The class is being taught be Gary Steel from Air Academy Associates. Once I complete the BB training I am going to Air Academy Associates in Colorado this December for the…[Read more]

Thank you for your messages regarding the events of last Tuesday. I am a former Marine who has been struggling with feelings of wanting to “do something” other than just work. However, after being told that at the age of 37 I cannot get back into the Marines I began to think of ways that I could contribute. Foremost among my ideas was the need to…[Read more]