Data Makes a Better Business
They might say that ignorance is bliss, but your business is one area where this is decidedly not true. In
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Six Sigma
How do Lean Techniques Improve Quality?
The two most popular process improvement initiatives in businesses today are Lean and Six Sigma. Both methodologies are rooted in
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Can’t afford statistics software? Try Excel’s Data Analysis ToolPak
When I teach Six Sigma classes, I teach students how to use Minitab statistical software. However, the software can be
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Using Six Sigma to Improve B Corporation Assessment Scores
For Teagen’s internship project, I asked him to use the Six Sigma DMAIC framework to help me improve my B
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Use capability analysis to see if you are sleeping enough
My wife says I don’t sleep enough, and she is right. I tried to argue with her for years, saying
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Combining DMAIC and lean events to maximize process improvements
The DMAIC approach for process improvement is the foundation for Six Sigma, and I have grown to appreciate it more
Read moreOnline statistics training from Minitab has great animation and examples
Minitab statistical software is one of the most powerful and popular programs around, especially for those in the Six Sigma
Read moreHow many of the 50 Best Practices for Process Excellence has your company implemented?
Lee Pollock and Mark Kiemele are authors of a new book, Reversing the Culture of Waste – 50 Best Practices to
Read moreReducing your time might seem like lean, but you can easily anger your customers
Lean is about increasing value to your customer. Often times, this requires you to eliminate waste in the process. However,
Read moreWe don’t need any help, we are already lean!
“Lean and Six Sigma are only for manufacturing organizations!” “Our processes/company is unique, so that won’t work here!” “We’re already
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