In many countries, people are living longer while the birthrate is either stagnant or falling. In the U.S., the 2018…
Leadership Characteristics in Lean Six Sigma
ackLean Six Sigma provides a structured method of achieving excellent results through business improvement initiatives. However, those results can be…
How to Write a Six Sigma Problem Statement
A Six Sigma problem statement recognizes that there is a gap between the reality of a situation versus what should…
Why It’s Time to Take a Broader View of Quality
There are ‘major’ differences, goes the familiar story, between quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA). QC, putting it at…
The Importance of Selecting the Right Improvement Project
We all want our projects to be a big success. Bottom line benefit to the business and big rewards for…
Why Mentoring is Key to Attaining a Master Black Belt
Much of Eastern philosophy is depicted in the mist-drenched trees and cloud-shrouded mountains of ancient Chinese landscape painting. It is…
How Can Lean Manufacturing Help My Business?
The purpose of lean manufacturing is to minimize waste, which in turn reduces costs and maximizes productivity. Waste in this…
Under Wartime Conditions—Evaluating the Risks to Quality of the US-China Trade War
When President Donald Trump tweeted an order to “our great American companies” to leave China, he was no more than…
An Essential Guide to Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Attaining Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a significant step towards becoming a master of lean six sigma methodology…
