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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]
Lean Manufacturing
Successfully Integrating 5S into a Modern Office Environment
Successfully Integrating 5S into a Modern Office Environment 5S is a practical approach to organizing a modern working environment, and it can be … [More]
Lean Manufacturing – Is It Talent or Process That Prevails?
"Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your … [More]
TED Talk: Can You Inspire in an Era of Constant Change?
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” ― Leon C. Megginson The modern global … [More]
Lean Healthcare – Spend Some Time with Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally recognized leader in Lean healthcare and continuous improvement. His motivation is to apply Lean and Toyota … [More]
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Value Stream Map Symbols [video]
For Premium Shmula.com members, we've provided two videos for you that shows you how to create a value stream map. The first video is 4:41 minutes … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 6
This is Part 6 of 6 of the Deming Red Bead Video Tutorial. To watch the entire 6 part series, you must be a paying member of Shmula Pro and be logged … [More]
Voice of the Customer Example and Explanation
The “Voice of the Customer” is a process used to capture the requirements or feedback from the customer (internal or external) to provide them with a … [More]
Red Bead Experiment: Part 3
This is Part 3 of the Deming Red Bead Experiment Video Tutorial. But, before the tutorial, below is a biography of Dr. W. Edwards Deming (credit to … [More]
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]
The Kano Model in Customer Experience and Continuous Improvement
There are many customer satisfaction models in the marketplace. One very important model is the Kano Model, which we'll discuss today. In this … [More]
Six Sigma
Why Understanding Root Cause Analysis Is Critical to any Organization
Why Understanding Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Is Critical to any Organization It doesn’t matter how big your organization is or what area it operates … [More]
How Lean Six Sigma Is Transforming Game Development
How Lean Six Sigma Can Transform the Future of Game Development Game development is one of the most demanding forms of software development, mainly … [More]
The Four Steps of PDCA and How They Lead to Continuous Improvement
The Four Steps of PDCA and How They Lead to Continuous Improvement There are various methods for tackling the activities of an organization … [More]
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How Lean Six Sigma Is Transforming Game Development
How Lean Six Sigma Can Transform the Future of Game Development Game development is one of the most demanding forms of software development, mainly … [More]
5S Methodology – Understanding and Applying the Concepts
The 5S methodology was developed in Japan, and was identified as one of the techniques that enabled Just-in-time manufacturing. Two major … [More]
Lean Tools: Heijunka…Leveling the Workload
Lean manufacturing includes a set of principles that Lean thinkers use to achieve improvements in productivity, quality, and lead time by eliminating … [More]
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Six Sigma
Why Understanding Root Cause Analysis Is Critical to any Organization
Why Understanding Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Is Critical to any Organization It doesn’t matter how big your organization is or what area it operates … [More]
How Lean Six Sigma Is Transforming Game Development
How Lean Six Sigma Can Transform the Future of Game Development Game development is one of the most demanding forms of software development, mainly … [More]
Green and Sustainability
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
The 8 Forms of Deadly Waste in Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma is one of the most advanced and effective methodologies available for business process … [More]
Lean Leadership
Lean Manufacturing – Is It Talent or Process That Prevails?
"Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your … [More]
TED Talk: Can You Inspire in an Era of Constant Change?
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” ― Leon C. Megginson The modern global … [More]
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