You can hear a lot about cellular manufacturing when discussing lean principles and optimization techniques with people interested in the field, but
History Behind the Affinity Diagram and the KJ Method
If you've been in business for a while, you've probably already had to work with affinity diagrams more than once. It's a very useful tool and despite
Differences Between FMEA and the Cause and Effect Diagram
FMEA and cause and effect diagrams (also known as fishbone diagrams) are two commonly used analytical tools in the context of Six Sigma. However, some
What’s the Connection Between a Scatter Diagram and Correlation Analysis?
The scatter diagram is one of the most prominently used tools in modern companies, despite its somewhat aged nature. It's clear that it still has a
Understanding Variation Reduction in DFSS
Design for Six Sigma or DFSS is a methodology that relies on various forms of statistical analysis to achieve an increase in productivity in an
The Connection Between Check Sheets and Data Analysis
Check sheets are a tool with a lot of unrealized potential, at least in the way they're being used in various organizations around the world. While
Lean Startup – How Fast Can You Move Forward?
In 1957, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo introduced a small transistor radio about the size of a cigarette pack. It came in a colorful box complete with a soft
[VIDEO] Understand the Lean Startup
Lean Startup is defined as a scientific methodology for running startups and launching new products. This approach has been adopted around the world
4 Basic Types of Check Sheets
The check sheet is an incredibly powerful and versatile tool that sees a lot of use in lean organizations. It can be easily adapted to a number of