6 Principles of Continuous Improvement So you have implemented a process improvement methodology, like Six Sigma, and it was successful. While this is a reason to celebrate on its own, there’s still more work to be done. One question that pops into mind is: how do we make sure the positive results of the process […]
What is Quick Response Manufacturing?
What is Quick Response Manufacturing? There are so many strategies that businesses can use to be successful in their field and one of them is Quick Response Manufacturing. This strategy allows a business to be able to cut lead time when they are producing their products. When lead time is cut, an organization is able […]
What is PDCA in Six Sigma?
What is PDCA in Six Sigma? The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA (Plan-do-check-act) circle is one of the oldest models in the manufacturing world. It was a model that encourages continuous improvement and was first introduced to the world by W. Edwards Deming way back in the 1950s. He stated that every organization […]
4 Myths About Process Improvement
4 Myths About Process Improvement Six Sigma is one of the most popular process improvement methodologies in the world, despite there be a number of them. However, process improvement itself is one term that many people have strong feelings about. Depending on how it is perceived, those feelings can range from good to bad. Ultimately, […]
The 5S Method of Six Sigma
The 5S Method of Six Sigma When it comes to Six Sigma methods and tools, the 5S method has been one of the most successful. This is due to its simplicity in describing the steps a process in the workplace should be comprised of to make it optimal. 5S originated in Japan and has proven […]
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives There are two incredibly powerful business trends which are shaping today’s corporate landscape. They are organizations’ demands for an increase in efficiency in production and the social imperative that companies reduce their environmental footprint. Modern process improvement experts have discovered that the two aims do not have […]
Automotive Organizations Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
Automotive Organizations Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Initiatives The term lean manufacturing signifies a production methodology which is aimed at reducing waste by lowering inventory on the shop floor of a manufacturing enterprise. It has its origins that extend deep into Japanese culture, where manufacturers enforce strict policies on materials control, with the aim of […]
5 Challenges to Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma
5 Challenges to Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement has become somewhat of an umbrella term which encompasses a wide array of methodologies and disciplines that may include Performance Management, Compliance, Quality Management, Business Process Development, Six Sigma, Lean and many others. Despite the many different terms used, the variety of techniques and the […]
5 Reasons Why Companies Do Not Implement Lean Six Sigma
5 Reasons Why Companies Do Not Implement Lean Six Sigma Most businesses and manufacturers have heard of the Lean and Six Sigma strategies. In fact, businesses around the world have been using these extremely powerful tools for years now. They have helped in process improvement and increased business productivity. Overall, they resulted in a richer […]
Guidelines for a Strong Framework for Green Lean Six Sigma Implementation
Guidelines for a Strong Framework for Green Lean Six Sigma Implementation For many organizations, there exist functional divides between the people who manage health, environment and safety issues, those in charge of environmental improvement, the people in regulatory compliance roles and operational improvement specialists such as Lean Six Sigma experts. In addition, environmental technical assistance […]
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