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The Illinois State Police (ISP) faced an enormous number of forensic test backlogs in 2019. At one point, the number had reached 21,000 tests, with about 5,000 of those DNA …

Lean methodology is associated with the rise of Toyota and the emergence of Japanese manufacturing, as well as the methodology’s subsequent adaptation in many different industries in the United States …

Lean Six Sigma is acknowledged as a proven method for identifying problems, finding their root causes and developing solutions. But what if you could make the process better? That’s the …

A study from scientists in Brazil and South Carolina has found the application of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in the food industry positively affected overall performance and can have a …

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 …

Few strategies have more impact on the effectiveness of a healthcare operation than training staff in Lean Six Sigma. They already have expertise in their clinical duties. But learning about …

Six Sigma got its start in manufacturing, but the benefits it provides extend far beyond the factory floor. Any operation stands to benefit by applying the tools and techniques provided …

A Lean-driven program from the University of California – San Diego has won a CIO 100 Award for providing an example of how IT leadership, business partnerships and customer engagement …

A French company battered by the economic fallout from lockdowns has turned to Lean strategies to make the company more efficient both during and after the coronavirus crisis. The company’s …

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently made a presentation at a project manager meeting that showed how the public agency has provided a model for implementing process improvement in …