As far as approaches management can take to improve performance and guarantee quality go, Six Sigma can be considered to be a huge success. Many professionals across various industries, from manufacturing to hospitality to marketing, are getting Six Sigma certified. And an increasing number of organizations are sponsoring their employees to get the certification. What […]
A Brief Overview of Process Behavior Charts
Process behavior charts or control charts were invented by Walter Stewart in the 1920s. They are a great statistical tool that analyzes how a process changes over a period of time. His main aim of inventing them was to reduce variation in the manufacturing process. If this sounds confusing right now, don’t worry. This brief […]
How Six Sigma Benefits Warehousing Operations
Warehousing is the storage of goods intended for sale or distribution in a warehouse. However, it becomes more complex when this process comes face-to-face with the dynamic nature of business operations. These require a high level of efficiency to minimize costs and maximize profits. Luckily, Six Sigma, with its set of management techniques, can be […]
Organizational Effectiveness and How Six Sigma Can Help
Improving the overall effectiveness of your organization is important at every stage of its operation. There is often a lot you can do to keep things running more smoothly and minimize bottlenecks, especially if you apply some modern analytical methodologies to the situation. And when it comes to process optimization, Six Sigma is one of […]
A Brief History of Six Sigma
Today, Six Sigma has an impressive track record of improving processes with its wide array of tools and techniques. Sigma Belts – individuals who are trained in some or all aspects of Six Sigma – are highly demanded by companies looking for people to improve their business performance. However, not many people are versed in […]
Agile Six Sigma – Can it Work?
Many organizations usually go the Agile route or the Six Sigma route, and that is perfectly okay. Technology has become a dominant force in modern times, becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives – both personally and professionally. Whether it is a task you have to perform at the office or at home, you’re bound to […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Build Relationships With the Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing Model
How to Build Relationships With the Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing Model The Forming, storming, norming, performing model was created by Tuckman and it is a concept that is used by many Six Sigma professionals across the world. They use it to predict as well as explain how their team is performing. Each of the 4 […]
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