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Can Six Sigma Help The Recycling Problem With China?

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BPI is a Certified B Corporation! So what does that mean?

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LSS Bursts Podcast

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.

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E44: The waste of physical books that go unread

by Brion Hurley

In this episode, I go on a little rant about books, and how I estimate there are a lot of unread books in people’s homes and offices. I’m considering a challenge to get people to read some of their unread books, or get rid of them and free up space in your home. Would you be interested in this challenge?

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September 30, 2021

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E43: 10 questions to find opportunities to apply Lean Six Sigma to your organization

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E42: Quick Summary of SPC and Control Charts

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