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[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 […]

Understanding Lean vs Six Sigma When to Choose Which One

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Six Sigma and the Lean approach both have essentially the same goals. While lean experts attribute the waste to the unnecessary steps in the production phases that do not significantly add value to the products and services offered, Six Sigma practitioners attribute the same wastes to variation within the processes. Lean, Six Sigma, or Lean […]

[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 […]