The Factors That Make for a Successful Transformation
The goal of many Lean Six Sigma projects revolves around making a successful change in how a business operates that will result in reduced costs or revenue growth. But many …
Poka-Yoke
Poka yoke (pronounced (poh-kah yoh-keh) is a mistake proofing approach to eliminating errors or preventing errors that was developed by the Japanese engineer Shigeo Shingo in the 1960s. The phrase “poka-yoke” is derived from the Japanese word that means “to avoid errors.” Poka-yoke makes use of simple, but effective tools and signals to prevent errors from occurring.
How to Use the Impact Effort Matrix to Prioritize Projects
An impact effort matrix acts as a decision-making tool to prioritize projects and manage time more efficiently. People can apply the matrix to any group of ideas, strategies and projects, …
What is a Kaizen Event?
A Kaizen Event is designed to support an effective, short-term brainstorming session that focuses on a single challenge and improves an existing process. The term is loosely translated from the …
Impact Effort Matrix
The impact effort matrix (also known as the effort impact matrix) is used to help the team to decide which of the numerous solutions to implement appear to be the easiest (least effort) while having the most favorable impact.
Why Is It Called ‘Six Sigma’?
Six Sigma refers to a quality control methodology that takes a systematic approach to improving any type of process. It’s called Six Sigma because the term sigma refers to one …
Explore Lean Six Sigma Certificates from Emory Continuing Education
Earning Lean Six Sigma certification elevates and expands skill sets and can help prepare you for a bigger role in the process improvement projects required for modern business success. Emory …
Walking the Workplace: Ways to Identify Waste and Opportunity
Written by Contributing Columnist: David Larsen, PSP, PMP, LSSMBB Operational leaders have many responsibilities within an organization. Responsibilities span from day-to-day business to people-leadership. But when does a leader take …
What Are The Eight Wastes of Lean?
The core of Lean methodology involves the identification and elimination of waste. To help focus efforts in this area, Lean practitioners developed a list of eight wastes which establish the …
What is Force Field Analysis in Six Sigma?
Six Sigma project teams use Force Field Analysis to identify and assess the strength of forces that both support and constrain potential improvements in a current situation. The concept is …