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Muda, Mura and Muri: The Three Areas of Waste Companies Should Work to Eliminate

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 …

Lean and Six Sigma are more than methodologies. They’re more than algorithms or workflows that you plug your processes into. They’re more than increased efficiency and reduced waste. They’re more …

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 …

Created for use in manufacturing, Six Sigma and Lean have since been put to use in a number of industries. That includes healthcare, information technology and even government. Another industry …

A tire manufacturing company in Portugal has provided an excellent study in implementing Six Sigma and how it can impact business performance. Six Sigma already has proven its value in …

Six Sigma has proven to work for huge companies like Motorola and GE, which accumulate a lot of waste and redundancy because of their sheer size. But what about smaller …

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 …

One of the main roadblocks in achieving long-term success with Lean or Six Sigma methodology comes directly from the C-suites. Without the support of executives, even the most passionate, dedicated …

Can Six Sigma methodologies work with creative endeavors? Yes. And famed director Steven Spielberg is living proof. Even if he’s possibly not aware of it himself. On October 7, HBO …