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How do Lean Techniques Improve Quality?

March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 bizpi dmaic, Error Proofing, lean, lean six sigma, PDCA, Poka-Yoke, problem solving, quality, Quality Tools, Six Sigma, Standard Work, Taiichi Ohno, W. Edwards Deming

The two most popular process improvement initiatives in businesses today are Lean and Six Sigma. Both methodologies are rooted in

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Myths about Toyota and why this is the improvement book you must read!

August 20, 2014November 11, 2019 bizpi Action Items, lean manufacturing, PDCA, toyota factory, Toyota Kata, toyota lean, toyota lean manufacturing, toyota manufacturing, toyota production line, toyota production system, TPS

Toyota Kata is one of the most popular books in the process improvement community right now (summer of 2014). I’ve

Lean Six Sigma Bursts

We share our takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We’ll try to keep them under 5 minutes each.

In this episode, I discuss a project I’m really excited about, the 2nd book release in the Lean Six Sigma for Good book series.

This is the 2nd collection of real-life experiences and stories from Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who have spent time at the “gemba” with not-for-profit organizations. They have generously offered to write a chapter about lessons learned and tools they have applied. There are 8 chapters in total.

Joe Wojniak and Lynn McCullough: Improving Thrift Shop Donations (interview with authors) – Proceeds donated to TRU Community Care
Tim Turner: Helping Others By Following The Toyota Way (podcast interview with Tim) – Proceeds donated to Center for Quality People and Organizations (CQPO)
Douglas Cooper: Lessons from Liberia – Standard Work as the Foundation for Lean Practices – Proceeds donated to Mercy Corps
Anita Havemann: Reducing Time and Complexity in Nonprofit Accounting – Proceeds donated to Relay Resources
Steve Bell: Simple Framework for Complex Problems – Proceeds donated to Lean4NGO.org
lisabeth Swan: Leaning into the Mission of Childcare (podcast interview with Elisabeth) – Proceeds donated to Cape Cod Children’s Place
Tracy O’Rourke: Increasing Meals Per Hour with Kitchens for Good (podcast interview with Tracy) – Proceeds donated to Kitchens for Good
Joy E. Mason: Using Six Sigma to Address Racial Equity (podcast interview with Joy) – Proceeds donated to The Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute

I think this is a great book to share with potential volunteers, or nonprofits or public service agencies wanting to learn more about how Lean or Six Sigma can be applied to their organizations.

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