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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Learn the in’s and out’s of DMAIC and DMADV, including individual methods, quality control standards and industry trends, with these articles from Six Sigma Daily – your source for Six Sigma news and information.
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 …
How Affinity Diagrams Support Better Brainstorming
Managers and team leaders are right when they suggest that brainstorming is the place to start when trying to find solutions to tough challenges. Unfortunately, many don’t brainstorm correctly or …
What Is An A3?
Developed as part of the respected Toyota Production System, an A3 is a tool that provides a framework for continuous problem-solving. Project teams use an A3 to identify problems, develop …
Wireless Network Provider Uses Lean Six Sigma to Improve Company Processes
A wireless network company has put Lean Six Sigma to use in its business, training a group of eight employees as Green Belts and achieving cost savings during the training …
How a Product-Process Matrix (PPM) Visually Helps Manage Relationships
Written by Contributing Columnist: David Larsen, PSP, PMP, LSSBB Continuous improvement leaders support a variety of processes, projects, and people. With so many variables interacting and affecting the velocity of …
Standard Deviation: 6 Steps to Calculation
The Standard Deviation of a set of data describes the amount of variation in the data set by measuring, and essentially averaging, how much each value in the data set varies from the calculated mean. The formula for standard deviation depends on whether you are analyzing population data, in which case it is called σ or estimating the population standard deviation from sample data, which is called s:
What Are Lean Principles?
Lean principles provide the backbone for use of the methodology in improving business operations. While Lean does not come with a set list of principles to live by, these six …
SIPOC, Visually Managing Inputs and Outputs
Written by: David Larsen, PSP, PMP, LSSBB, Contributing Columnist As the leader of a new DMAIC project or continuous improvement initiative, visualizing the process is a key first step to …
Which Six Sigma Certification Should I Get?
While applying Six Sigma to solve workplace challenges is a good strategy, it must start with employees professionally trained in the process improvement methodology. However, many companies may not know …