Total quality management (TQM) is a term that originated in the 1950s and is today used globally, mainly in Japan,…
How Juran Lean Six Sigma Certification Could Enhance Your Career
Lean six sigma certification is widely recognized as a mark of professional excellence. However, while there’s a good chance you…
5 Whys: Finding the Root Cause of Problems
What is 5 Whys analysis? Five Whys analysis is a simple but highly effective means of getting to the root…
Industry 4.0 in Action: The Impact on Furniture, Pharma and Automotive
We are currently in the fourth revolutionary stage of industrial manufacturing. The first – the Industrial Revolution, which began in…
Driving Business Improvement with Big Data
There are many new trends shaping the way we manage, specifically the way we manage for quality. One of the…
An Introduction to LSS Master Black Belt
Master Black Belt is the highest Lean Six Sigma certification, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated their mastery of Lean…
New Six-Part Blog Series
An effective Supplier Quality and Development system can help organizations save money, reduce risks, and generate superior quality products that…
Agile and Efficient Quality Management Systems
A quality management system (QMS) today must unify the design of product and services with the development, implementation, and improvement…
Features of Quality & Definition of Quality Excellence
Dictionary definitions of the word “quality” cover fairly similar ground. Merriam-Webster defines it as “degree of excellence” or “superiority in…
