The histogram is a popular tool with many applications, and it's commonly seen in various environments. It's not directly related to lean or Six
[VIDEO] RCA – The 5 Whys and the Fishbone Diagram
A root cause analysis (RCA) is a means to get to the bottom of a problem or unexpected event. Root cause analyses are important to undertake when your
Lean Leadership – Are You Winning the War on Culture?
When there is a leadership change in an organization, there is always a broad idealistic plan on how things are going to change. Invariably, one of
[VIDEO] The Fine Art of Continuous Improvement
The continual improvement process, also known as continuous improvement process, is the ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
Quality Improvement – Will It Ever Be Good Enough?
How many people involved in quality improvement initiatives have ever uttered this question? There have been many, without a doubt. You have been
Lean, Cleanliness and the War on Waste
There is a war on waste, and lean principles are leading the attack. Lean is a proven methodology for the elimination of waste within a process. It is
Quality Improvement: Honoring Dr. William Edwards Deming
People with targets and jobs dependent upon meeting them will probably meet the targets - even if they have to destroy the enterprise to do it.' W.
Healthcare: Leadership from the Trenches
The healthcare industry has always struggled with change. Some have embraced quality improvement initiatives and philosophies with significant
Quality Improvement: What Is The Real Motivation?
Many companies go down the road of quality improvement for the wrong reasons. The question is, what is your real motivation when implementing Lean and