It is said that performance is related to housekeeping and workplace organization. It is a first step to improving operating results. The 5S Tool is a
What About Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a crucial method in Lean Management. It is intended to analyze the current state, and design a future state, for a
Gemba Walks: Do You Walk the Walk?
Do you walk the walk or are you all talk? Understanding Gemba and the true purpose of Gemba Walks is crucial. Gemba is where the work is doneĀ or
What is Your Emphasis?
Business loves catchphrases and labels. That especially applies to improvement methodologies. So many refer to these methodologies as Six Sigma, when
A Closer Look at Integrated Performance Management (IPM)
As an important part of driving organizational performance and the overall business improvement process, we thought we would explore Integrated
Did You Wash Your Hands? Lean Six Sigma Asks Tough Questions
In a hospital or healthcare facility, this question creates a great deal of concern across all levels of the organization. Research clearly shows that
DMAIC: Breaking Down the Five Steps Toward Success
So much is misunderstood about Lean Six Sigma. From how the discipline is practiced, to what results can be expected, the facts are sometimes confused