A Spaghetti Diagram Example Healthcare - is a simple visual tool to demonstrate the flow of material, flow of information, and flow of money in a
Business and Garden-Variety Defects
Working in the garden can teach us a lot about the natural course of plants, trees, and weeds. Indeed, there are many corollaries between weeds in
Process Bloat, a Hidden Indigestion (Process Cycle Efficiency)
The Hidden Factory is a term that refers to activities in an operation that were not designed into it, but grew over time as workarounds for the
How to Learn Six Sigma?
This is the first of a series of posts on Lean and Six Sigma. My focus is pragmatic and I'll help you answer the question "How to Learn Six Sigma."
Sarah Palin Wardrobe Break-Even Analysis
Let's face it: sometimes, people vote not based on character, policy position, or anything else that might be important or substantial. Sometimes,
Lean and Six Sigma Summit
You are cordially invited to a pretty cool Lean Six Sigma Summit to be held on April 28 - May 2, 2008. There will also be a behind-the-scenes tour of
Advisory Board at iSixSigma Magazine
This is a short post, just highlighting the fact of something new and exciting that's happening professionally. I have accepted a board position at
Accelerated Life Testing and Supplier Development
Update: To read Craig Gygi's responses, visit these two posts: Original Questions posed to Craig Gygi Craig Gygi answers Question on Process
Process Capability Cpk, Workout, & Witch Hunts
Update: To read Craig Gygi's responses, visit these two posts: Original Questions posed to Craig Gygi Craig Gygi answers Question on Process