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 …
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Six Sigma, Project Management Remain In-Demand Skills
For professionals to remain relevant in a competitive marketplace, they must pursue continuing education. Without adding to their skills and depth of knowledge, they run the risk of no longer …
Process Improvement Needed to Help Make Federal Workforce “Future Proof”
The federal government is overdue for an upgrade in skills training for its employees and a shift in how they approach work. Part of that shift includes making continuous process …
Six Sigma Tools: DPU, DPMO, PPM and RTY
When working on a Six Sigma project, accurate methods to measure process performance metrics are critical for understanding the current state of a process and the value of changes made. …
Getting Organized With 5S: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
The philosophy of 5S represents a way of focusing and thinking in order to better organize and manage workspace, specifically by eliminating the 8 wastes as defined by the Lean Manufacturing system. It is one of the most widely used and fundamental components of Lean Manufacturing. Its simple, common-sense application is highly effective and reliable as a stabilizing force in Lean strategies.
How Six Sigma Improves Sustainability
In the past decade, more businesses than ever have emphasized sustainability as a core part of operations. Whether mandated by government regulations or generated from a sense of corporate responsibility …
Why Was Six Sigma Created?
Looking for an edge in a competitive global market, business leaders created Six Sigma to put an emphasis on identifying and eliminating waste, variation, defects and errors and developing a …
How To Use The Kano Model For Greater Customer-Centricity
The Kano Model is a Six Sigma tool that prioritizes the features of a product or service based on how customers view them. Product development teams can weigh the advantages …
Truck Manufacturer Sees Benefits of a Long-Term Commitment By Leadership to Six Sigma
A truck manufacturing company that has spent 35 years practicing Six Sigma provides an excellent example of how changing a company culture and focusing on continuous process improvement can significantly …
What is the Difference Between Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma?
For those new to Six Sigma, the terminology can get confusing. Before getting too deep into trying to learn the methodology, it’s important to know exactly which one you should …