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Take to the Skies With Piper Aircraft: A Factory Tour
When Mr. Piper introduced the Piper Cub in 1937, he had a dream. He felt that everyone should fly. And he believed that Piper could provide everyone … [More]
Corvette is Building American Muscle: A Factory Tour
Corvette! You hear that word and it gets your blood pumping. Since its inception, the "Vette" has been the icon of American muscle cars. Power, luxury … [More]
Developing the Jaguar V12: A Step Back in Time
When you think of Jaguar, you think of power! From their iconic racing machines, to their sports cars and luxury vehicles, Jaguar has a reputation for … [More]
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Visual Management is the Key to Communicating
One of the most significant parts of Lean manufacturing is Visual Management. It is truly one of the most overlooked, but simplest tools available to … [More]
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[VIDEO] The Simplicity and Effectiveness of Visual Management
Visual Management is one of the simplest, most effective tools of Lean manufacturing, but often overlooked. The key to success is simplicity. If … [More]
Theory of Constraints Addresses Weakest Link
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) adopts the common idiom that "a chain is no stronger than its weakest link” and refers to the understanding that … [More]
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[VIDEO] The Challenges of Demand Management
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Data Types in Six Sigma
In the introduction to the Measure Phase, I mentioned that our focus is in the practical use of data. In that spirit, by the end of this module on … [More]
Scatterplot in Excel and 7 Quality Tools
Continuing our series on the 7 quality tools, today we’ll discuss the Scatter Plot. The 4:27 minute video explains the Scatterplot in Six Sigma … [More]
PDCA and DMAIC Comparison: Similarities and Differences
Integrating or reconciling the PDCA framework from Lean and DMAIC from Six Sigma is the topic of this post. How is the PDCA Cycle similar or … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 5
This is Part 5 of 6 of the Deming Red Bead Video Tutorial. In this video, we learn tricks to facilitating such an event. Watch below and be sure to … [More]
How to Write an Effective Problem Statement in Six Sigma
The Problem Statement in Six Sigma is deceptively simple. Yet, we know it is so difficult to write. Why? And how can we effectively write one that is … [More]
Basic Statistics in Six Sigma
In this module, we'll discuss the following various statistical approached utilized in Six Sigma. 1. The Purpose of Basic Statistics The purpose for … [More]
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[VIDEO] The Simplicity and Effectiveness of Visual Management
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5 Ways Lean Six Sigma Can Improve the Hotel Industry
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Taguchi Methods and How They Apply to Manufacturing
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[VIDEO] The Challenges of Demand Management
The function of recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace. It involves prioritizing demand when supply is lacking. … [More]
Demand Management Creates a Balance Between Supply and Demand
Demand Management allows an organization to create a more efficient supply chain. The best way to create efficiency is through transparency and … [More]
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[VIDEO] Heijunka Brings Customer Demand In Line
Heijunka is the Japanese term for leveling. It is a technique for reducing unevenness (Mura) which in turn reduces waste (Muda). It is crucial to the … [More]
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[VIDEO] The Simplicity and Effectiveness of Visual Management
Visual Management is one of the simplest, most effective tools of Lean manufacturing, but often overlooked. The key to success is simplicity. If … [More]
5 Ways Lean Six Sigma Can Improve the Hotel Industry
Lean and Six Sigma have quickly become two of the most important methods to gauge business process quality in many industries, helping organizations … [More]
Green and Sustainability
Theory of Constraints Addresses Weakest Link
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) adopts the common idiom that "a chain is no stronger than its weakest link” and refers to the understanding that … [More]
The Lean Manufacturing Battle of Tesla
Tesla continues to fight an internal battle to achieve the most efficient Lean manufacturing environment in the world. Elon Musk has brought an … [More]
Lean Leadership
Visual Management is the Key to Communicating
One of the most significant parts of Lean manufacturing is Visual Management. It is truly one of the most overlooked, but simplest tools available to … [More]
[VIDEO] The Simplicity and Effectiveness of Visual Management
Visual Management is one of the simplest, most effective tools of Lean manufacturing, but often overlooked. The key to success is simplicity. If … [More]
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