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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Six Sigma
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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Can Six Sigma Help The Recycling Problem With China?
You might be hearing a lot about recycling and the changes going on in China over the past year, called
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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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BPI is a Certified B Corporation! So what does that mean?
Update: As of September 2021, we are no longer certified as a B Corporation. We were not able to achieve
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How to use candy to teach or learn Six Sigma
During our Yellow Belt (beginner Six Sigma) class, we have found lots of success teach statistical concepts using candy. It is a
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Employee engagement that will make you jealous!
One of the most difficult things for business owners and managers is to engage their employees in continuous improvements every
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,
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