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…

While some of the rising costs of healthcare are due to increases in the elderly population or using expensive new medical technologies, a significant portion of the expenses can be attributed to operational inefficiencies. Unnecessary steps in drug delivery, bloated administration, or complicated logistical systems are all ways in which healthcare operation can become less…

In the spirit of lean manufacturing, let’s cut to the chase. You know that Six Sigma is the gold standard for quality and process professionals. Having a belt certification goes a long way as far as increasing your odds for landing a job with higher pay. The question isn’t, “Should I get a Six Sigma…

In the book Cheaper by the Dozen, two children of the famed Gilbreth family recount their various adventures growing up with their parents, Frank and Lilian, who were pioneers of efficiency in the workplace. Their stories include hilarious anecdotes about family vacations with bathing and changing schedules for 12 children, learning German while on the…

Can Six Sigma work for public education? Because lack of funding for education is an ongoing issue, the time is right to apply Six Sigma principles in a school setting. Lean Six Sigma Training by Thomas Pyzdek integrates the Lean and Six Sigma bodies of knowledge into comprehensive systems that provide value for customers. For…