The Lean manufacturing process and Six Sigma approach are two independent and entirely distinct tools used in project management. However, when used in combination, they can be extremely effective to organizations that follow the 5 laws of Lean Six Sigma. The 5 laws of Lean Six Sigma are guidelines which have been developed to offer […]
The Marriage of SOA and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) are two closely related concepts whose proximity is explored surprisingly rarely, even today. An organization can benefit significantly from applying both to its workflow, but some consideration has to be taken with regards to how they both combine in a typical working environment. It’s important to […]
RCA Moves You Closer to The Truth
It is said that somewhere between Point A and Point B lies the truth. Finding that elusive point of fact is one of the most challenging opportunities in quality management. Everyone has their view of how things are and their opinion is what they perceive to be the truth. If you ask ten different employees […]
Understanding Cycle Time to Improve Business Processes
The phrase ‘cycle time’ may not be familiar to you, but understanding its importance will undoubtedly help you to improve your business processes. Your business, in general, will also see a substantial difference that will be beneficial in several ways. Thankfully, the concept of cycle time in business is easier to understand than people may […]
PDCA Creates a Culture of Critical Thinking
PDCA is a methodology used to control and continuously improve processes and products. The roots of the philosophy can be traced back to the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1959. The father of modern quality control, W. Edwards Deming, referred to it as the “Shewart Cycle” and commonly referred to it as PDSA. It is […]
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing in Six Sigma
Hypothesis testing is easier than it sounds. In its most basic form, it relates to a method that can be used to to make a rational decision in relation to the reality of effects. At first, this may still sound rather complex to some, so we need to examine things more closely to clarify a […]
3 Ways Data Warehousing Can Benefit from Six Sigma
Understanding how you can benefit from Six Sigma can help you change a number of approaches to suit your business in any industry,. However, in this instance, we are going to focus primarily on data warehousing. Why? Quite simply, thanks to the amount of data stored, shared and hosted, there can always be room for […]
Using the SIPOC Diagram to Improve Restaurant Processes
Your restaurant may be running as smooth as clockwork, but you feel that there are things that can be done better. Often, processes that were efficient initially may not run as well as they did. You might discover that your customers are not receiving their food as fast as they like; the wait time for […]
Breaking Down the SIPOC Diagram
The initial step of a Six Sigma implementation project is making a decision whether the process being examined is a right fit for the tools utilized in the methodology. As a matter of fact, there exists a method to help establish what process can be adapted for the Six Sigma method. This tool, known as […]
5 Ways Lean Six Sigma Can Improve the Hotel Industry
Lean and Six Sigma have quickly become two of the most important methods to gauge business process quality in many industries, helping organizations attain higher effectiveness and improved operational efficiency. Both of these are vital aspects within the hospitality industry, giving a hotel a competitive advantage thanks to great customer service, the desired guest experience […]
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