Posts in category Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Drives Change to Better Medical Care, Lower Costs and Improved Patient Safety

The U.S. military and the Department of Defense have been some of the strongest proponents for using process improvement methodologies. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLATS) in Philadelphia is …

It turns out that man’s best friend can benefit from one of man’s best process improvement methodologies. The Humane Society for Greater Savannah in Georgia, looking for a way to …

It’s rare to see someone win an award for discovering that less is actually more. But that’s exactly what has happened – at least, in part – at the Letterkenny …

Given the problems of hunger in some parts of the world, it’s a sad fact that food waste still plagues the food industry. By the estimations of a recent report …

There are thousands of books, media articles and websites that explore what it takes to be a good leader. Most focus on traits such as communication skills, time management, synthesizing …

Banks, like most American institutions, are in the business of making money. But they’re a little different than most institutions, because they earn cash by… dealing in cash. Money isn’t …

Written by: Jesse Allred A methodology commonly used in Six Sigma to improve existing processes is the DMAIC model. The DMAIC cycle is a framework for problem solving which breaks down the process …

As more industries implement Lean and Six Sigma to improve efficiency and effectiveness, another trend has emerged. Young workers are learning the methodologies in bigger numbers. Manufacturing Engineering’s 2018 Class …

A Lean Sensei Brings Mastery to Solving Process Challenges