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Combining DMAIC and lean events to maximize process improvements

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The DMAIC approach for process improvement is the foundation for Six Sigma, and I have grown to appreciate it more

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Online statistics training from Minitab has great animation and examples

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Minitab statistical software is one of the most powerful and popular programs around, especially for those in the Six Sigma

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Start simple before you map your processes

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We see a lot of different processes at various levels of process performance. Some are running near six sigma levels,

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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.

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E34: Analyzing my COVID-19 vaccine experience

by Brion Hurley

I share my experience getting my first COVID-19 vaccine shot, and how I analyzed that process from a lean perspective. I found that there was only one second of value, compared to a process that took me over an hour to complete. On a related note, I also have some links to lean applied during the pandemic on my website (see links below).

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