Tag: six sigma

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, threat detection has become a vital need and a persistent challenge. Companies face a deluge of unrelenting alerts with intrusion detection systems and endpoint monitoring solutions, creating an environment that makes it difficult to distinguish real threats from false positives. False positives act as a drain […]

In the world of Six Sigma, you have a strategy and methodology that have helped countless businesses grow and achieve more success than they ever thought possible. As one of the best-known quality improvement methodologies, Six Sigma is arguably one of the most common terms in the world of process management. Of course, […]

DevSecOps is built around the principles of speed, automation, and iteration, resulting in a flexible security environment. You can take the standard operations done under DevSecOps and create a far more powerful and versatile hybridized approach by implementing tools, principles, and concepts from Six Sigma. While the industry is still focused on shifting […]

If you’re new to the business world, you might see the term Six Sigma bandied about. You’ll see certifications, job postings, and even articles espousing the methodology and ways to make improvements to workflows. That said, if you’re fresh to the concept, it can seem somewhat daunting at first glance. Six Sigma itself […]

We often think of Six Sigma as the domain for manufacturing, goods, services, and so forth. In recent years, we’ve seen a shift in this line of thinking, which sees the methodology being used across some rather interesting industries. Education isn’t what comes to most people’s minds when it comes to the reduction […]

One of the biggest considerations for any medical facility is not just how to get patients seen with care, but how to get them in and out as fast as possible. The good news is that increasing patient flow isn’t mutually exclusive with patient care; it’s more about helping patients get seen as […]

In the world of Six Sigma, you might think it’s become a catch-all that can help just about every industry make organization-wide improvements. For the most part, if you do believe this, you wouldn’t be wrong, but in the case of Six Sigma, nowhere is this more true than in the manufacturing industry, […]

Any instance in which Lean and Six Sigma are matched, like in areas like healthcare, you know there is going to be some major changes taking place. With the Six Sigma methodology already capable of making sweeping changes across different industries like healthcare, it was only a matter of time before Lean Six […]

In the world of Lean Six Sigma, no term may be as familiar and associated with this process methodology as that of a “black belt.” Anyone who is even remotely aware of what Lean Six Sigma is knows that individuals who achieve “black belt” status are change agents and problem solvers who can […]

How do you tailor Six Sigma for software? When it comes to modern businesses, things are all about the speed of delivery. The faster you’re able to deliver upon your customer’s demands, the faster you’re able to move on to the next project. That doesn’t focus on quality necessarily, but rather the reality […]

The hope is that anything the world can do to improve the overall healthcare situation is going to be beneficial. Whether it’s more hospitals or making our existing hospitals more efficient, everything is on the table to help. It’s with this in mind that we can look at something like Six Sigma, which […]

While it might seem rather unusual at first glance, the principles behind Six Sigma make for an ideal solution in most network operations. When you consider some of the core tenets running behind Six Sigma, these are quite similar to some of the best practices in networking. That said, you can take things […]

Keeping Lean Six Sigma rolling while merging with another organization is vital to maintain synergy and successfully integrate processes into your current workflow. Rapidly identifying waste, cutting away non-value-added activities, and improving processes is key for any newly combined entity. Developing key strategies for this can seem somewhat daunting, especially as you’re considering […]

Quantifying Lean Six Sigma impact across any project can be a challenging prospect. You need to prove to stakeholders and management that the investment has been worth the time and effort expended. When taking on any sort of initiative, it helps to have support for future projects. The immediate effects of this might […]

Predictive analytics is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal when it comes to decision-making in Six Sigma. Data drives quite a bit of any business’s operations under Six Sigma, so it stands to reason that leveraging historical data to try and gain a future advantage would be a boon for […]

How do you build a business case for Lean Six Sigma as a non-profit? You’re not building towards record profits, so the usual business case for pursuing an implementation is out the window. As we’ve outlined in the past, however, Lean Six Sigma is a solid fit for any non-profit organization. While financial […]

Any sort of public sector project is going to have constraints seldom seen in a typical business. That doesn’t mean you have to forego the implementation and use of methodologies like Lean Six Sigma. It takes a deft hand, careful planning, and adaptation to make the approach work regardless of intent or industry. […]

Six Sigma in healthcare seems like an unlikely pairing at first glance. After all, Six Sigma is oriented towards less strict industries like manufacturing, compared to the slew of regulatory bodies any healthcare provider needs to pay attention to. That said, it isn’t impossible. Some providers leverage the teachings and principles of Six […]

What are the best data visualization tools for Lean Six Sigma? There is no shortage of options when it comes to how you approach visualizing the data your organization gathers in Lean Six Sigma. Some tools have become something of a de facto industry standard, with plenty of documentation and dedicated learning resources […]

Six Sigma in healthcare is a fine fit, but there are always going to be things you don’t plan for in the mix of it. There are few industries better suited for Six Sigma than healthcare, and we’ve certainly seen more organizations pivoting towards it in recent years. However, it can be tough […]

One of the world’s most common and best-known quality improvement methodologies, Six Sigma, is seemingly everywhere. Developed in the mid-1980s, it reduces the likelihood of defects and ensures that organizations or businesses use quality management techniques that directly lead to bottom-line profit improvements.  As a result, there is always a question about how […]

What data visualization tools are you leveraging for Lean Six Sigma? Lean Six Sigma relies heavily on the interpretation and use of data to make the most of your decision-making process. Looking at hard numbers on a computer screen can be a bit daunting, however. Ultimately, you’re looking to present the data in […]

When an organization or group is looking to roll out a Lean Six Sigma program, it’s a good reminder to consider that this combines two very powerful process improvement methodologies. No matter the industry, Lean will play its role as it looks to reduce overall waste, while Six Sigma focuses heavily on reducing […]

When you think about the world of business and how complicated the number of roles can be, it comes as no surprise that silos are a very real concern. In today’s world, it also won’t come as any surprise to learn that businesses need to respond to the changing environment around them, including […]