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How to Use the Six Sigma Methodology to Improve Student Performance

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As a service which is delivered at cost to its customers, education requires that product and process be carefully defined. However, a lack of definition has resulted in a large number of institutions proving inferior services and resulting in poor student performance. This has led a large number of research scholars to look into methodologies […]

How to Apply Six Sigma in HR Analytics

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Human Resources (HR) is a field that keeps showing stronger and stronger potential for reaping the benefits of proper data analysis procedures, and it should be no surprise that Six Sigma has found a nice place in this area, and has been gaining more and more attention in recent times. As it turns out, many […]

How to Improve Service Delivery in Government with Lean Six Sigma

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Many challenges exist when trying to implement lean in a governmental context. These include workforce structure, complex relationships with stakeholders, policies that discourage risk taking, and the problem of challenging existing structures. Although it is difficult to introduce lean thinking into government circles, it is possible. People who have worked in lean-focused change programs within […]

What is the Importance of Employee/Customer Involvement in Six Sigma?

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There are a few things that will cause a company’s performance to suffer, like non-driven and unmotivated employees. True, your workers may come to work on time each morning and not clock out until 5pm. Still, are they motivated enough to actually do their work effectively? If you do not enforce a corporate culture that […]

3 Ways Lean Six Sigma Can Reduce Absenteeism

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Worker absenteeism is a problem that causes countless managers and business owners headaches as they try to figure out how to run their businesses effectively without all hands on deck. Employees are also affected as well, as someone will have to pick up the slack due to the absence of a coworker. Besides this, absenteeism […]

How to Use Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

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  If you take a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training class, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is a core analysis tool that is taught. It is used to split variability from a data set into two key groupings: random factors (noise) and systemic factors (significant). The ANOVA test is a useful tool that […]

The Marriage of SOA and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

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Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) are two closely related concepts whose proximity is explored surprisingly rarely, even today. An organization can benefit significantly from applying both to its workflow, but some consideration has to be taken with regards to how they both combine in a typical working environment. It’s important to […]

[VIDEO] PDCA Is About Innovation

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PDCA is all about innovation! By using a methodical approach to problem solving, PDCA is one of the most valued tools available to Lean Manufacturing. When applied properly, PDCA creates a culture of innovation throughout the manufacturing process. It prevents decision paralysis, and methodically moves improvement forward through measured trial and error.  Watch this educational video on PDCA! […]