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Countermeasures and Continuous Improvement

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Countermeasures and Continuous Improvement No business out there is perfect and problems when it comes to production do arise from time to time which cannot be dealt with quickly. Some of these problems can be dealt with using countermeasures. The question now is what are countermeasures and what do they bring to an organization? Definition […]

5 Myths About Six Sigma

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5 Myths About Six Sigma There’s no doubt that Six Sigma is becoming a popular methodology in the business world. This is because it is known for producing great results. Specifically, people are able to improve processes in the organization by creating a seamless value chain that eliminates waste and increases customer satisfaction. All this […]

What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common?

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What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common? Both lean and agile are terms which refer to modern advancements in the way work is done, which have led to reduced cost, faster response times, and better customer services for many companies in different industries. Although both ‘lean’ and ‘agile’ refer to two separate concepts, the two […]

Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process

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Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process Failure mode and effects analysis – or FMEA – is a well-known technique for analyzing failures in any operation in a systematic manner. It can be very effective when applied correctly, and has a long-running history of successful usage in many industries. When reliability is […]

[VIDEO] Breaking the Rules On the Way Up

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Are we really preparing leaders for the future? For decades, leadership styles have been cut from the same mold. The way you act, interact and even dress have been outlined and detail in many ‘how-to’ books, platforms and educational curriculum. There have been generations of leaders shaping the future of our workforce from practices that are […]

[VIDEO] What Are You Willing to Give Up?

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Breaking down silos and digging out the old entrenched habits in an organization can be a painful challenge. It really does take grit and determination to start making real change. It takes free-thinking, flexible leaders who are will to challenge everything and change the norms. What are you willing to give up to create fast, […]

[VIDEO] Understanding Lean Six Sigma

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Is it Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma? What is Lean then? These can be some of the most confusing questions that can be asked when trying to understand quality processes. Understanding the differences and similarities are crucial to clarity.  Check out this informative video that defines what is really Lean Six Sigma.     Related […]

[VIDEO] The Tale of the Seven Wastes

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The elimination of waste in processes is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any business. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a good or service. There are seven wastes or ‘muda,’ and the tool was first developed by Taiichi Ohno and make up the core of the Toyota […]

[VIDEO] The TAKT Time of Manufacturing

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Takt time is the pace of production that aligns production with customer demand. Simply put, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order to fill your customer orders. It is a key concept in lean manufacturing. and the heartbeat of a lean organization by matching actual production to demand. It is not a goal to […]

Principles of Lean Thinking

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During the 1980’s the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the Japanese manufacturing principles of ‘just in time’ were becoming a better paradigm. Subsequently, those techniques became better known as lean production. Soon, the principles of lean thinking spread across numerous industries and became […]