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[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 […]

[VIDEO] Improving Operating Room Efficiency with Lean Six Sigma

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The operating room (OR) is a resource intensive and costly unit in every hospital. Finding ways to maximize their efficiency is crucial to ensuring the financial viability of the organization. As the healthcare environment becomes more and more competitive, increasing OR productivity becomes a high priority. The trick is to find the balance between efficiency […]

[VIDEO] Let the Music Play with Gibson Guitars!

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For more than 100 years, Gibson guitars have defined the sounds of musicians and fans. They are the most iconic brand of guitars in the world. Gibson guitars were founded in 1894 in Nashville, TN, by Orville Gibson. They quickly developed a legacy of world-class craftsmanship and exceeding the expectations of every artist that picked […]

What is the Value of Six Sigma in Procurement?

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There are various steps you could take to improve your procurement process. It may involve minor adjustments with the aim of enhancing part of the system. Other strategies may involve an overhaul of the entire process. This article outlines instances where the Six Sigma methodologies can be applied to procurement processes, thereby adding value to […]

How LSS Can Improve Supply Chain Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Process improvement has already brought about a revolution in the way companies approach management of their operations. Now, it has become an indispensable part of the development of any effective supply chain. There are several tactics, methodologies and tools that have been developed to help organizations improve their processes in order to gain a competitive […]

How to Apply Lean Six Sigma to Your Marketing Process

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Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is becoming more and more established in various industries and sectors, and it’s slowly but steadily taking over the market. It’s clear that it has applications even outside fields like production and development, and there is a particular interest in the use of Lean Six Sigma in marketing recently that’s been […]

Why is Lean Six Sigma Important to the Environment?

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Lean and Six Sigma are among the most powerful and popular business process improvement methodologies which are being rapidly deployed by a variety of service and manufacturing organizations across the world. The guide below investigates the relation of Lean and Six Sigma with the environment, offering advice on how environmental conservation professionals can use the […]