Tag: six sigma

The benefits are hard to ignore when you consider everything good about remote work, like having a better work/life balance and spending more time being productive rather than commuting. However, staying focused when working remotely is a very real challenge as many daily distractions can occur.  Thankfully, remote work and even hybrid work […]

The common mistakes found when implementing Lean Six Sigma are all too common for many businesses. When it comes to adopting a new methodology, it can be difficult to stick the landing as it were. Some of this can be attributed to resistance to change and a lack of proper change management behind […]

Quite a bit of noise has been made about AI, but artificial intelligence ethics require an equal amount of focus. Six Sigma is quick to embrace emerging modern technologies, making for more efficient and nimble organizations that can change with the times. Artificial intelligence is one such tool, with established stalwarts like ChatGPT […]

Is Lean Six Sigma in education even feasible? We often think of Lean Six Sigma as more at home in the confines of the manufacturing sector. There, you’ve got clearly defined inefficiencies, non-value-added activities, and so forth. However, there is certainly some merit in looking into how LSS applies to the education framework. […]

Is Lean Six Sigma for startups a viable strategy? Often, when we think of startups, it comes down to a lack of resources, a desire for funding, and ultimately, navigating the hurdles of the early days of a business. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Startups benefit from a wealth […]

How does Six Sigma for cybersecurity work? Cybersecurity is paramount for the day-to-day operations of any organization, regardless of the industry. When you consider the interconnectivity of all elements for even mom-and-pop businesses, practicing good digital hygiene is paramount for the continued success of your business. While we typically don’t think of Six […]

How do you create a learning organization with Six Sigma and organizational culture? A learning organization is a valuable means of fostering a culture centered around education. This can take several forms, but the overall intent is the same. Ultimately, you’re after a culture of improvement, self-reliance, and agility. So, with that in […]

Are you using Six Sigma for supply chain management? Just about any process can be improved, refined, and made into the best possible version of itself. Now, I’m a strong proponent of finding what works best for your organization and using it rather than following the crowd. However, I think Six Sigma is […]

Is Six Sigma in education viable? We often talk about the applicability of Six Sigma to other industries. However, the benefits of this process improvement methodology are readily applied to other aspects of modern living. Education is one of our greatest assets, providing a stable foundation for the future workforce. Today, we’re going […]

Is Six Sigma for startups viable? Typically, when we think of Six Sigma, we think of deployments of the methodology across enterprises. Large organizations have been the constant domain of Six Sigma since its development. Now, that isn’t to say that smaller organizations completely forego using Six Sigma principles. My time working with […]

What does the future of Six Sigma hold? Business is ever-changing, especially when looking at the trends and market forces that push and pull in the modern era. However, Six Sigma is alive and well, flourishing some might say. Now, this isn’t down to just pure luck, but rather a proven track record […]

Six Sigma is a powerful methodology for process improvement and operational efficiency. However, its implementation often encounters obstacles due to common mistakes. This paper explores these pitfalls and provides specific examples and strategies to avoid them. 1. Lack of Clear Organizational Goals Mistake: Organizations often fail to align Six Sigma projects with strategic […]

Value Stream Mapping (VSM): An Overview Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management tool used to visualize, analyze, and optimize the flow of materials and information required to deliver a product or service to customers. It helps identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste in the process, enabling teams to improve value delivery and […]

With Six Sigma, customer satisfaction comes first. We’ve talked at length in the past about the various nomenclature, techniques, and so forth that drive Six Sigma. As a comprehensive discipline, it is a transformative means of making your organization the best it can be. However, it is a methodology and approach that takes […]

The DMAIC methodology of Six Sigma is a well-known tool for improving existing products and processes. But, what if our existing process or product can’t be improved enough to meet expectations? What if we are developing a process that hasn’t existed before?

Six Sigma has been defined in three ways: as a metric, a methodology, and a philosophy. Sigma can be defined as the standard deviation of a set of continuous data, so Six Sigma would then be six standard deviations.

With strategic implementation, Six Sigma can do wonders for an organization. The methodology can drastically improve processes, cut down on waste, and even help provide better results in the design and R&D of new products. Samsung found that it was having issues with all of the above and, in 1999, conducted a complete overhaul of […]

The Northern Regional Medical Command (NRMC) Office of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) is a team of high-caliber military and civilian leaders tasked with deploying and supporting the use of information technology across 33 hospitals and clinics up and down the Eastern seaboard and extending as far West as the Mississippi River. This monumental […]

Like many of the tools available for law enforcement officers today, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement methodologies are only as good as the officer’’s skill level, trained in its use. Firearms, TASERs, pepper spray, batons, are all examples of what law enforcement officers, the world over, are required to achieve proficiency with before hitting […]

Successful corporate initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma require proper planning, prioritization, resource allocation, budgeting, training, and proper review and reward mechanics. These initiatives also must consider the stability, accuracy, and maturity of the core processes, measurement systems, and the people they will affect. In most organizations, there is a wide range of both experience […]

With half a dozen years of experience, this may be a good time for the healthcare industry to revisit the question in a frequently cited article published in 1998, “Is Health Care Ready for Six Sigma?” The question may best be answered by examining how Six Sigma and related improvement methods have been deployed within […]