Lean Six Sigma is built upon the idea that process improvements like cutting waste and reducing variation create a more productive workplace culture and better business outcomes. Six Sigma also …
Written by: Cory Levins COVID-19 has upended the way people go about their lives. It has disrupted jobs, schoolwork and social interactions. Even a simple trip to the store is …
The concept of Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing (FSNP) describes the four stages of psychological development a team goes through as they work on a project. Teams move through each …
Voice of the Customer (VOC) is one of the central tenets of Lean Six Sigma. The entire methodology focuses on determining customer needs, then creating operations that cut out everything …
The coronavirus pandemic has forced a large percentage of the population to spend months inside their home, leaving only to buy essential goods. As the days continue to pass, for …
Most arguments for putting process improvement in place revolve around the positives it brings to an operation. However, many find it motivating to look at the situation from the opposite …
Lean accounting gained popularity in the first decade of the 21st century as more organizations adopted Lean practices. It involves using alternative accounting measures to better evaluate Lean’s impact on …
Toyota first created obeya rooms during production of the Prius in the 1990s. Since then, organizations across many industries have put the concept into action. Obeya, which means “large room” …
Putting Six Sigma methodology to use can help laboratories in establishing better quality management systems. Specifically, Six Sigma can help clinical lab managers better evaluate the analytical quality of lab …
Kaizen is central to Lean Six Sigma. Most people associate Kaizen with Kaizen Events, which typically involves a two-day to five-day workshop that allow teams to completely focus on identifying …
