The “sigma” in the name refers to the statistical concept of standard deviation. In a normal, or bell curve, distribution, the most common results center around the middle. The farther out from the center, the more standard deviations away the result is. When companies wish to improve the overall quality of their products, they must…

Six Sigma training has been successfully used to improve corporate operations for decades, and now some nonprofits are discovering that the principles can help their organizations streamline the way they run things as well. Crain’s Business Cleveland reports that a food bank in Ohio, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, was able to cut the number of…

Six Sigma training is an inclusive approach to improving a business process. It covers the Six Sigma body of knowledge at different belt levels. It has many benefits for businesses and was first introduced in 1986. The impact of Six Sigma training on the bottom line of a company has led to it being embraced…

Six Sigma is a vital methodology for success in the corporate world. However, gaining the knowledge necessary to successfully implement Six Sigma practices is difficult. Many institutions now offer certification programs, so how do you know which program is best? Here at The Pyzdek Institute, we know choosing the correct certification program is important. We developed…

According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, Dr. Gary Kaplan, CEO of Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle Washington, was named one of the “50 Most Influential Physician and Executive Leaders” for the eleventh year. One of his most notable accomplishments has been to introduce The Toyota Production System to improve the level of care at…

It’s no secret that both civilian and government organizations benefit from Six Sigma training. However, according to a recent article in the Quantico Sentry, one branch in particular is embracing the Lean Six Sigma methodology in full force. Both the Navy and the Marines began implementing Lean Six Sigma around 2006, the article states. Since then,…

The Toyota Production System: What Does It Mean, And What Does It Mean For Health Care? The principles of lean management, as exemplified in the Toyota Production System (TPS), have achieved legendary status in the world of manufacturing. These same principles are now transforming the world of healthcare. The results include greater efficiency, lower cost,…

To strive for excellence in any endeavor is noble, in business, it is required. Successful organizations know the fundamentals of quality. Achieving excellence through quality is not as elusive as one may think. If the goal is excellence through quality products and services, then there are well-known processes to follow to reach the target. Economics…

Within the sphere of corporate and economic influence two important methodologies exist–Six Sigma Training and Lean Management. Due to the similarities between these two methods, confusion has developed and both terms are used almost interchangeably. What differences set these business practices apart and should they ever be combined in the business world? Lean Management is…

The benefits of Six Sigma training in an industrial setting have long been established, including reducing of frequency of defects, lowering manufacturing costs, and reducing the time taken to introduce new products. Such boosts in efficiency are linked with increased stockholder share value and company savings – results which demonstrate the potential positive outcomes of recommending…