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Corvette is Building American Muscle: A Factory Tour
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Developing the Jaguar V12: A Step Back in Time
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Making the Porsche 911: A Factory Tour
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[VIDEO]: John Shook, A Pioneer of Lean Manufacturing Speaks
John Shook is recognized as a true sensei who enthusiastically shares his knowledge and insights within the Lean community. Shook learned about Lean … [More]
Lean IT: Can It Make a Difference in Uganda?
The Grameen Foundation's goal is to reach more people across the spectrum of poverty, while deepening the focus on the very poor, especially women. … [More]
Job Safety Training
Job Safety Training The lack of safe working conditions is often one of the biggest hurdles companies have to overcome in improving their … [More]
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Types of Distributions Used in Six Sigma
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Histogram – 7 QC Tools for Graphical Analysis
Histogram - 7 QC Tools for Graphical Analysis is one of the most simplest and helpful tools used in Lean and Six Sigma. It is one of the 7 QC Tools … [More]
Lean History and Timeline
This article shows a timeline and video of the History of Lean Six Sigma Toyota. As with most things, The Toyota Production System (later to be … [More]
Why Heijunka is a Block in the Foundation of the Toyota House
There is a reason why Heijunka is a block in the foundation of the Toyota House, or the Lean House as some call it. The short answer is stability in … [More]
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DMAIC- Defining DMAIC and Identifying the Tools
Understanding the basics of a viable Six Sigma practice begins with understanding DMAIC. Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, … [More]
DFSS Design For Six Sigma: Understanding the Process
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Leadership: A Million Excuses for Failure of Continuous Improvement
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Lean IT: Can It Make a Difference in Uganda?
The Grameen Foundation's goal is to reach more people across the spectrum of poverty, while deepening the focus on the very poor, especially women. … [More]
What Is Lean Startup?
What Is Lean Startup? Starting a new business is a daunting task, no matter how much experience one may have in the field. There are different … [More]
The 12 Agile Software Development Principles
What Is Agile Software Development? Developing software is a discipline that’s still at a relatively young age, and for the most part, we’re still … [More]
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DMAIC- Defining DMAIC and Identifying the Tools
Understanding the basics of a viable Six Sigma practice begins with understanding DMAIC. Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, … [More]
DFSS Design For Six Sigma: Understanding the Process
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a business-process management method related to traditional Six Sigma. DFSS is used in industries, such as finance, … [More]
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Podcast: The Impact of Lean Six Sigma on the Environment
Lean and Six Sigma together can make businesses and organizations more efficient and productive. In most cases, those focusing on Lean and Six Sigma … [More]
The 8 Forms of Deadly Waste in Lean Six Sigma
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Lean Leadership
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Job Safety Training
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