Every organization undertakes projects. To an organization, a project is essentially an endeavor that is carried out by an individual or a team for the purpose of producing something valuable to benefit the organization in some way. It could be an internal information technology system that increases productivity or a product or service for customers […]
6 Common Six Sigma Myths – Are They True?
Six Sigma is becoming increasingly popular with each passing day. Organizations around the world are using it to reduce waste and process variation. In doing so, they are giving customers more and consistent value. In turn, this has allowed the organizations that have successfully implemented Six Sigma to increase both customer satisfaction and their bottom […]
What are the Personal Benefits of Six Sigma
While there are so many concepts out there that businesses and individuals can adopt to get better, there is no denying that Six Sigma is one of the most popular ones. Just like any other concept out there, it has its fair share of benefits for people in a particular organization. Below is a look […]
How to Use the 8 Wastes Methodology for Personal Growth
The process of Lean Six Sigma helps an organization highlight the 8 main kinds of waste that delay or slow down the production process. Finding out what they are and getting rid of them enables an organization to streamline their methods of production and get the best results while saving plenty of time. Waste as […]
How to Maximize Production with the DMAIC Process
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control is better known by its acronym DMAIC and this is a 5 phase problem-solving technique that is part of Six Sigma. DMAIC allows management in an organization to plan their projects well in advance and have a series of steps that will help things go smoothly. DMAIC history When Motorola […]
Are You Meeting Your Customers’ Expectations?
Are You Meeting Your Customers’ Expectations? Many companies suffer from a common problem a misunderstanding of the expectations of their customers, and as a result, a poor understanding of how well they’re meeting them in the first place. It’s not hard to see examples of that all around us, and this trend can be traced […]
Eliminating Waste in Customer Service
Eliminating Waste in Customer Service Waste is a major problem in many industries, and it can pop up in some surprising places from time to time. And if you’re not prepared to deal with it adequately, it can be very damaging to your company’s operations in the long run. Thankfully, we have various methodologies nowadays […]
Leveraging Six Sigma to Get a Better Overview of Your Operations
Leveraging Six Sigma to Get a Better Overview of Your Operations One of the best things about Six Sigma is the way it pays attention to the small details in the organization’s workflow, and how it allows managers and other leaders to get a precise overview of what’s going on under the hood. It takes […]
Integrating Lean Six Sigma Principles in an Established Corporate Structure
Integrating Lean Six Sigma Principles in an Established Corporate Structure Fighting against an established corporate structure can be an uphill battle in many cases, even when your goal is to improve the overall situation of the company. It can sometimes take serious convincing to get the message across and ensure that everyone is on the […]
The Link Between Lean and Innovation
The Link Between Lean and Innovation As lean methodologies have started to take over various markets by storm, we’re starting to notice some interesting trends regarding the connection between lean and other areas. As it turns out, there’s a huge overlap between lean thinking and innovation, and good leaders must be capable of spotting those […]
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