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Learning Labs Explore New Tech for Manufacturing
According to Design News, you’ll get an opportunity to attend five programs on emerging technology for manufacturing at next week’s Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show in Anaheim, Calif. These two-hour programs are available to all attendees of the Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show, as well as its co-located events: MD&M West, ATX West, PLASTEC West, AeroCon, Electronics […]
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Power-Generation Manufacturer Turns to Lean Six Sigma
HIPOWER SYSTEMS, a manufacturer of power-generation and power distribution equipment in Canada and the United States, recently announced that it has implemented Lean Six Sigma practices and principles to its manufacturing facility. The company, which builds and customizes diesel generators and natural gas or alternative fuels sets, says that there already has been an overall decrease […]
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Mastering Lean Six Sigma: A Guide to Belt Rankings
Six Sigma Belts are integral to the understanding and mastery of the Six Sigma methodology. If you’re on the journey of Six Sigma mastery, understanding the various belt levels is paramount. At the Pyzdek Institute, an Accredited Training Organization, we’re frequently asked about the differences between these belts. So let’s delve into each of these […]
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What Is Lean Six Sigma?
As the author of an acclaimed book on Lean Six Sigma, I am something of an expert on the topic. However, I recognize that many of my readers (maybe even you) are checking out this blog because they want to learn more about it. So, let’s take a look at what Lean Six Sigma is. […]
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The High Demand for Lean Six Sigma Certification
Doing business in today’s environment has become a challenge. With seemingly daily changes in technology, data management demands and a customer base that spends the better part of its day online, businesses are faced with finding ways to not only maintain profits, but also cut the costs of new market demands. Many companies are seeking […]
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Lean Six Sigma: It’s Working in L.A. County
In February, Sandra Spencer, an Administrative Service Manager at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office in Los Angeles, wrote about how Lean Six Sigma was applied to improve the delivery of services and decrease costs of what her department does. Bear in mind, this is a department that provides birth, marriage and death certificates for the county’s 9.8 […]
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Lean Six Sigma for Improving the Contact Center
Customer service, as typified by contact centers in which trained company personnel resolve requests from the public, are not always necessarily thought of as having to be well-oiled machines, but that characterization is inaccurate. There is actually a great deal of investment in software, algorithms, analytics, and integration of multiple channels in order to best […]
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Employee Engagement is Crucial for Lean Six Sigma Success
In order for Lean Six Sigma to be successful, there has to be engagement at every level of the production process. This is especially true for employees, since employee engagement is the key to achieving a maximum return on investment in the Lean Six Sigma program. Employees trained in Lean Six Sigma techniques can be an […]
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Schweitzer-Mauduit International Management Credits Lean Six Sigma for $5 Million in Cost Reductions
In its earnings call earlier today, Frédéric P. Villoutreix – Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schweitzer-Maudit International Management stated: “With respect to cost optimization, we have continually improved our track record of eliminating cost from the business, and the first quarter was no exception. Year-over-year, cost benefits from our values Lean Six Sigma efforts […]
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Is Lean Six Sigma for Me?
If you are like many of us that are looking to improve our personal skills, you may have thought about taking a course or two. Colleges promote their “executive MBA” programs but too often these “MBA” programs are a lot of work, time and money for very little payback. A friend of mine who is […]