Overview of Effective Survey Design
The survey is one of the most important data collection tools in the armament of a Six Sigma practitioner. There is no lack of research literature on the principles and designs of effective surveys....
View ArticleIntroducing the E3P3 Process Improvement Methodology
Organizations involved with business process improvement use different methodologies, approaches, tools and techniques for implementing quality management programs. These management programs have...
View ArticleIntroducing Agile Sigma
When it comes to selecting the “right” business process improvement methodology, many CEOs, CIOs and COOs have a wide array of options available including Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma and ISO9000....
View ArticleResource Page: Plan, Do, Check, Act or PDCA
During the month of August – while many are taking time off to enjoy summer – we will be offering a resource page on a particular topic. The resource page features an overview of the week’s topic and...
View ArticleFrom Chaos to Order: Reinvigorating a City’s Finance Department
The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, faced a staffing crisis in its Finance department. Thanks to a DMAIC project, in just 14 weeks the City was able to turn the department's chaos around. The...
View ArticleIncorporate Agile into DMADV
By understanding some of the components of Agile, you can learn to incorporate them into DMADV projects and drive positive results. The post Incorporate Agile into DMADV appeared first on iSixSigma.
View ArticleUse the Value Index to Prioritize Project Efforts
Your organization may have any number of possible areas for improvement. How do you pick which project to start with? The value index can help you prioritize by measuring optimization between...
View ArticleLean Tools for the Novice
Not an expert in Lean? No problem! Learn a few simple tools you can use in any setting, and help your organization save time and money. The post Lean Tools for the Novice appeared first on iSixSigma.
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Lean Program on Track
Who knows more about what it takes to improve digging ditches – the person holding the shovel or the executive vice president of ditch digging? Learn from a self-described Gemba nerd as he takes us...
View ArticleIdeation: The Recipe for Customer Success
It's easy to fall into business-as-usual routines, but it's only a matter of time before that will lead to loss of business. Use ideation to avoid stagnancy and keep your business fresh. The post...
View ArticleHow to Apply Lean in Construction
If you work in construction, Lean will work for you. Answer 10 questions to find out if you need Lean, learn five ways to begin Lean, and be sure you know the ONE thing that MUST happen before...
View ArticleApply Lean to Save the Planet and Your Marriage
You've used Lean principles at work, but can it also work at home? One family implemented Lean in their daily lives over the course of a year with sustainable and measurable results. You can do it,...
View ArticleFailure Fuels Better Results from Lean
Most Lean initiatives fail. What can you do about that? Ensure your organization's leaders are champions for the deployment who encourage failure as part of your Lean journey. The post Failure Fuels...
View ArticleUsing SQDCM Boards the Right Way for Effective Gemba Walks
With the right metrics, SQDCM (safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale) boards can – and should – be used on the floor to enhance strategic development and the power of your Gemba walks. The post Using...
View ArticleTips for Facilitating a Virtual Kaizen
In the time of a global pandemic, the ability for a company to make efficient and effective adjustments is more important than ever. Don't let the need for physical distancing put a stop to your...
View ArticleTips for a Successful Virtual Gemba Walk
The foremost purpose of the gemba walk is people-engagement. Here are some suggestions for conducting a gemba walk in the virtual space. The post Tips for a Successful Virtual Gemba Walk appeared first...
View ArticleUsing DMAIC to Improve Another Improvement Process – CAPA
Medical device companies must comply with FDA requirements to address quality issues through a complex and sometimes inefficient process called CAPA. One such company applied Six Sigma to the CAPA...
View ArticleThe 10 Questions of DMAIC
Use these 10 questions when teaching DMAIC. Learn when and where some commonly used Six Sigma tools do - or don’t - apply; align the tools to the underlying question as part of this coaching task. The...
View ArticleSkilled Nursing: Pandemic Problems and Manufacturing Solutions
The pandemic brought new challenges to all industries. Here, learn how one skilled nursing center used Lean Six Sigma to address three. The post Skilled Nursing: Pandemic Problems and Manufacturing...
View Article3 Lessons for Sustaining Changes in the Control Phase
You've involved the appropriate stakeholders in the work, done robust voice of the customer work and data analysis, dug into root causes, and developed and piloted a number of promising solutions to...
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