In the previous module, we learned to how to calculate the Z Score to estimate the probability of an event. You'll need to know the basics of the Z
Using Z Values in Six Sigma
In the previous module, we learned Basic Statistics as used in Six Sigma. We learned that statistics is the language of Six Sigma and saw several real
Basic Statistics in Six Sigma
In this module, we'll discuss the following various statistical approached utilized in Six Sigma. 1. The Purpose of Basic Statistics The purpose for
Pick and Choose Your Lean Tools if You Want to Fail
In the world, tools can operate independently. Take a hammer. If there's a nail, a hammer is a great tool to use to either hammer the nail in or pull
Eliminating Delays with Lean
I've been traveling a lot lately. I've had a lot of opportunity to think and observe airline operations and one thing is abundantly clear: the airline
PDCA Cycle or PDSA Cycle – Which is Right?
There's quite a bit of confusion between the use PDCA Cycle versus PDSA Cycle. For those unfamiliar with the acronym, PDCA stands for
Most Lean Workshops are Waste
There, I said it. As a lean practitioner, we are involved in probably many lean workshops, training sessions and, dare I say, Kaizen events. But,
Scatterplot in Excel and 7 Quality Tools
Continuing our series on the 7 quality tools, today we'll discuss the Scatter Plot. The 4:27 minute video explains the Scatterplot in Six Sigma
Kaizen Newspaper
In Lean, there is plenty of talk about pretty diagrams, data, charts, etc. But at the end of the day, Taiichi Ohno was concerned more with actual