Improving the overall effectiveness of your organization is important at every stage of its operation. There is often a lot you can do to keep things
A Brief History of Six Sigma
Today, Six Sigma has an impressive track record of improving processes with its wide array of tools and techniques. Sigma Belts – individuals who are
When and How Should the DMAIC Be Used?
DMAIC, which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control, presents organizations with a data-driven, customer-focused approach to process
Agile Six Sigma – Can it Work?
Many organizations usually go the Agile route or the Six Sigma route, and that is perfectly okay. Technology has become a dominant force in modern
Basics of Project Management
Every organization undertakes projects. To an organization, a project is essentially an endeavor that is carried out by an individual or a team for
6 Common Six Sigma Myths – Are They True?
Six Sigma is becoming increasingly popular with each passing day. Organizations around the world are using it to reduce waste and process variation.
[VIDEO] Amazon UK Fulfillment Center Virtual Tour
One of the most impressive operating companies is Amazon and how they fulfill orders and ship to their customers. Their processes are considered
Mistake and Error Proofing: Poka Yoke
We have many process analysis tools in Lean, but the poka-yoke is one of the most popular ones. In any given process with human operators, mistakes
Getting to Know Agile Development – 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto
In 2001, the Agile manifesto was created and proved to be a game-changer in software development. Basically, it is a set of four values and 12