Category: Six Sigma

Knowledge from Knowledge While Six Sigma training is a staple in the professional world, it is also an investment of time, money, and personal resources. For professionals, verification of a program’s legitimacy and value is a determining factor. Looking at where a program stems from, the background, methodologies, and mission behind the creators, is a…

Six Sigma Training has been around for a while. It provides accreditation as well as continuing education credits to those within the business world. Various “belts” can be earned and it’s a great line item for a resume. Understanding the benefits can help you to determine if it’s the right training for you. Customer Satisfaction…

The Pyzdek Institute provides certified and accredited Lean Six Sigma training that allows people to learn more about the world of business. There are various “belts” that a person can train under. This includes being able to train as a white, yellow, green, or black belt. The Level of Training There will be a Lean…

Bob Wright and Ron Meyer of G.E. and Universal Studios respectively are using Six Sigma to drive Universal back to the top. Since acquiring Universal Studios in 2004 G.E. has employed the production model known for squeezing every last drop of efficiency out of a project to good effect. Now with Six Sigma in Hollywood…

Lean Six Sigma principles have the capability to improve processes and eliminate defects in almost every industry. Applying these principles in rural hospitals play a vital role in improving business processes and reducing waste so that healthcare services offered to patients are more efficient. Compared to community hospitals, rural hospitals often face problems associated with…

Six Sigma Training was developed by Thomas Pyzdek, author of The Six Sigma Handbook. Six Sigma is a comprehensive approach for improving any business process. Utilizing the Six Sigma methodology has been proven to help companies from a large variety of industries to reach their goals, and achieve higher efficiency. Below you will learn 7…

Since gaining popularity, Six Sigma methods have gone a long way towards improving quality and reducing waste in business environments. While Lean Six Sigma methods are often associated with manufacturing operations, Six Sigma training can be used to improve processes in a variety of organizations, including an office setting. One of the first steps in…

In an effort to more efficiently utilize resources, more healthcare organizations are focusing on conducting business properly by using the fewest possible number of steps. By adopting the Lean Six Sigma business philosophy, hospitals and surgery centers are able to reduce expenditures by eliminating waste. Below are some key opportunities to be Lean in healthcare with…

When Japanese imports threatened America’s auto industry in the 1980s, Ford Motor Company pushed for a quality revival. The effect of the movement, which became known as Total Quality Management, enabled Ford to become the most profitable automobile company in America by 1986 after taking a $3 billion loss between 1979 and 1982 Twenty years…