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Three Key Benefits of Six Sigma Training to Organizations
Initially, six sigma functioned as a tool for reducing waste and costs associated with production. Over time, it evolved into one of the most important strategies that businesses use to produce goods as per the customer’s specifications. Most companies enroll their employees for six sigma training to improve business effectiveness. Through training, employees become efficient […]
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Train To Apply Lean Six Sigma To CMMI Process
Getting users and contractors on the same page regarding software requirements can be a major challenge that disconnects the software development process. Scenario: you cannot populate your new database with software data from the software engineers because the data doesn’t exist. The manufacturers (contractors) did not foresee the need to keep the metrics. Do you […]
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Meet the 2015 IndustryWeek Best Plants Finalists Who Use Six Sigma To Deliver Quality & Value
“IndustryWeek” has recognized twenty North American manufacturing facilities as finalists in the 2015 IndustryWeek Best Plants competition. They range from Mexico (Batesville, Chihuahua – Chihuahua, Chihuahua) to Canada (New Flyer Industries – Winnipeg, Manitoba) and all across the United States, but despite the geographic variation, one trait they all share is a commitment to Six […]
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Practical Application of Lean Six Sigma in Reducing Cycle Time
The principles and tools in Lean Six Sigma are the most methodical and fruitful strategy to the challenge of cycle time reduction. However, managers need to understand that success in this strategy requires commitment. Cycle time reduction using Lean Six Sigma is not a quick fix and cannot be effective if only used occasionally. Success in […]
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Three Ways of Improving Hospital Performance With Lean Six Sigma
The Lean Six Sigma Training developed by Thomas Pyzdek is a comprehensive approach to helping improve your business process. In the health care system, four forces have converged making care delivery more difficult than it has ever been. These include: Aging baby boomers In the next two decades, the baby boomers will become the greatest […]
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Losing the Race in the Last Mile: Why Many Lean/Six Sigma Initiatives Fail (and What to Do About It)
Why do Lean/Six Sigma initiatives fail? What can be done to resurrect them? This was the topic of a recent article by Bill Wilder, published in Industry Week. According to Wilder, a common source of failure with Lean/Six Sigma initiatives is not quite doing enough to make the changes stick. Old habits die hard, Wilder […]
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All About Six Sigma – The NY Times Version
Six Sigma – The NY Times Version has been a long-time favorite of business journalists, business consultants, and executives looking for a rational, proven process for cutting costs. How it Works: Six Sigma is a statistical quality control method that combines statistics and some engineering to reduce error rates in processes. The sigma part of […]
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City Set To Save $570K After Review of Phone, Internet Services After Six Sigma Project
Lean Six Sigma training can be a huge cost saver for city governments, as one recent effort in the city of El Paso shows. City set to save $570k after review of phone, internet services thanks to a project carried out with Lean Six Sigma training. An employee team led by Roman Sanchez, a Business […]
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Pyzdek Institute Announces Training Program Upgrades
The Pyzdek Institute is known and respected as one of the top providers of Six Sigma training and certification in the world. Our training programs and publications have been used by thousands of people across the globe. We have been incredibly successful, but we are always striving to improve, stay relevant, and be on top […]
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How to Stand Out in an Interview: Get Six Sigma Training
How will you prove your value to a potential employer? New people pose both risk and opportunity. Present evidence towards opportunity, and there’s a higher chance of landing a job. A Six Sigma training certification on your resume will make you shine. Here’s why: