It seems like Six Sigma and profit go hand-in-hand. The methodology was designed around manufacturing, after all.  When you hear terms like Lean or Kanban, you probably think of names …

Back in June of 2017 (and again in November), we explored the process improvement journey of Kern County – a California-based county that fell on hard times due to a …

Those who work in business constantly face challenges with disruptive technology. Big data, the Internet of Things and machine learning are changing approaches to work across almost every industry. For …

A career in the military isn’t like other careers. Day-one orientation isn’t a short video and a packet about health benefits – it’s a weeks-long test of mental and physical …

A recent survey of operational excellence practitioners around the world found that one issue looms far above all others in blocking process improvement: company culture. The Global State of Operational …

Seven Lean Tools Businesses Can Apply Immediately to Help Improve Performance

One of the most important concepts in process improvement, cellular manufacturing involves fine-tuning an operation so that work on sub-projects within a larger project are done in close proximity. As …

A Gemba Walk Can Open Leaders’ Eyes to Real-World Business Challenges

There’s a lot to appreciate about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. He’s a visionary. A leader. An innovator. He’s one of the greatest minds of our (or any) generation, and he’s …

Debt is an issue facing millions of people in the United States. It can drag people down both financially and emotionally. The amount of debt has grown again in the …