Category: Lean Six Sigma Training

  • The Truth About Inventory Waste

    This is Part 2 of the Pyzdek Institute Lean Concepts Study. To recap from Part 1: We are all fortunate to have the accumulated knowledge of manufacturing industry titans to help us improve processes and reduce costs. In the Lean context, Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo stand out. They taught us much about the process […]

  • The Truth About Transport Waste

    The Truth About Transport Waste

    We are all fortunate to have the accumulated knowledge of manufacturing industry titans readily available to help us improve processes and reduce costs. In the Lean context, Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo stand out. They taught us much about the process improvement mindset, visual control systems and the like. Both indicated the need to relentlessly […]

  • Becoming a Lean Organization in Eight Steps

    Becoming a Lean Organization in Eight Steps

    Becoming Lean: A Tactical Perspective At the strategic level, becoming Lean involves a culture change. An organization ready for Six Sigma is also ready for Lean. However, there are some differences in the deployment of the Lean model. Becoming Lean requires an organization where continuously improving is part of the culture. Here are some guidelines […]

  • Convert Opinion to Continuous Data For 15 Bucks (Part 1)

    Convert Opinion to Continuous Data For 15 Bucks (Part 1)

    We will start with a statement of the obvious. Our quality-related data comes to us in many forms. Assuming our sensors, measurement systems and measurement methods work well, we often get streams of continuous data that’s useful to assess quality. The analysis of this type of data is usually straightforward. But sometimes, there is no […]

  • The Visual Safety FMEA

    The Visual Safety FMEA

    A few weeks ago, we pondered the use of a simplified, visual approach to FMEA as an alternative to classic Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA). The goal of Visual FMEA is to draw more people and their skill sets into the conversation about risk identification and remediation. While the visual approach to FMEA isn’t […]

  • Comparison of Pyzdek Institute Training and Certification With “Low Cost” Alternatives

    Comparison of Pyzdek Institute Training and Certification With “Low Cost” Alternatives

    The saying “You get what you pay for” applies to Lean Six Sigma training too. So does the saying “If it looks too good to be true, it is.” Be very careful when you shop for your training and certification. The table below will help you judge the value being offered by so-called low cost […]

  • 3 Ways Becoming a Six Sigma Black Belt Can Transform Your Career

    If you’re serious about your commitment to continued quality improvement within your organization, then earning your Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification may prove a wise career move. While any Six Sigma certification will teach you vital skills necessary for improving the efficiency of systems within your organization, Black Belt certification equips you to lead projects and […]

  • Reasons Why You Need Lean Six Sigma Training

    Lean Six Sigma training helps you earn more money ASQ annual salary surveys consistently show that holding a Lean Six Sigma certification results in a bigger paycheck. And the results hold across different job titles. For example, an analyst with a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt earns, on average, $12,284 more than an analyst who is […]

  • What You Achieve by Enrolling at Pyzdek Institute

    Learning is a process that never stops, and that is why students and employees alike need to take advantage of various institutions that teach life skills in addition to professional training. Pyzdek Institute LLC is one such institute that seeks to offer more than just basic learning concepts through its programs. Here are some of […]

  • What You Need to Know About The Pyzdek Institute

    The Pyzdek Institute is an accredited organization that offers online as well as coached Six Sigma training and certification. The institution is culmination of Thomas Pyzdek decades of work involving process excellence activities and Lean Six Sigma. Pyzdek has authored several books widely regarded as authoritative sources in process excellence. These books include; The Six […]