Lean thinking has quickly found its way across multitudes of businesses in recent years. It is no longer in the exclusive realm of
Food Service: Serving Up Six Sigma Quality Daily
The food service industry is tough. The challenges of the industry range from food costs and quality, to customer service and effectively using labor.
Executive Leadership: What Is Your Role?
In today's environment, executive leadership is in the middle of an identity crisis. Studies tell us that 80% of new CEOs lose their
Brainstorming: A Powerful Six Sigma Tool
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas
Organizing For Success: Design Does Matter
Breaking Old Habits Organizing for success with Lean is a interesting proposition. The fact is, most organizational designs are poorly thought out
Embracing Lean Six Sigma: Sometimes Easier Said Than Done
Embracing Lean Six Sigma Embracing Lean Six Sigma methodology is, for some, an impossible task. At first glance, that just doesn't make sense. There
Lean Six Sigma Tools: What’s in Your Toolkit?
Using a Wrench to Drive a Nail When you think about all of the Lean Six Sigma tools that are at your disposal, the question comes to mind ...what's
Minitab: Developing Your Statistical Skills
Reasoning and Justification What is the importance of Minitab training to a Six Sigma professional? The practice of Six Sigma requires us to rely on
Lean Leadership: 5 Secrets to Success
Creating an Environment of Success Lean leadership is a valuable but sometimes elusive quality in managers. Yes, managers and leaders can completely