Category: Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is about defeating failure. It is training staff to work as a team, avoid mistakes and making the most out of any business model. Understanding and using this program effectively requires everyone in the company to take part, even those in the top executive positions. There are eight forms of waste the…

Lean Six Sigma combines the best of two different concepts that result in more efficiency with less effort: Lean and Six Sigma. A “Lean” process implements actions that speed up processes, make them more productive and delivers a standard of excellence. Lean is achieved by removing Waste which is basically any activity that is not necessary to…

Six Sigma Training has been around since the 1980’s and continues to gain popularity with businesses looking to reduce variability and waste in production. Many employers look for resumes that include Six Sigma Training when hiring. Thomas Pyzdek took the concepts of Six Sigma, and Lean, and created a training system for each, and a…

What exactly IS “Six Sigma” and what can it do for my organization? Succinctly stated, Six Sigma is a data-driven procedure through which problematic issues in any process (e.g., manufacturing, product delivery, service transactions, etc.) can be significantly reduced, if not totally eliminated. Introduced in 1986 (trademarked in 1993) by Motorola engineers Bill Smith and…

Six Sigma is a method used by companies to improve a process, resulting in a more streamlined process with less waste and a more consistent product with fewer defects. While Six Sigma is frequently associated with manufacturing plants, the system can be implemented successfully in a variety of organizations, such as business offices and service companies.…

For over fifteen years, The Six Sigma Handbook by Thomas Pyzdek has been the standard text on the subject of Six Sigma, an organized and comprehensive system for implementing what was once simply called “quality control” or “quality improvement.” This book first appeared in hardcover from a major publisher in 2000, when nearly every other…

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a certification specifically designed for business professionals to excel across industries. As the driving force in any leadership position, Six Sigma Black Belts apply their skills to spearhead projects, boost customer satisfaction, and foster customer loyalty. Their leadership and teamwork skills are invaluable assets in achieving organizational objectives. Achieving…

Motorola developed Six Sigma as a process improvement system in the middle 1980s, though “quality control” as a goal and a discipline pre-dates that. However, no organization owns or controls the term. Training and certifications are given by employers, universities and for-profit businesses. Many factors determine which of the many sources of Six Sigma certifications…

All businesses are interested in streamlining their processes and eliminating waste, but not all companies agree about the best way to accomplish that goal. Six Sigma is one popular way to do it. There is also Lean Six Sigma, a modified version that has the same goal. In this blog, we’ll look at Six Sigma…

Six Sigma experts are now being sought after by big companies because of the inestimable benefits their business will get from Six Sigma. While the benefits are infinite, the major ones are easily highlighted. Reduction of All Forms of Waste Cutting process activities down to the necessary ones reduces the amount of time or resources…