• How Lean Six Sigma Training Can Propel Your Career

    Lean Six Sigma training has helped countless professionals advance their careers by equipping them with a powerful toolkit to improve business processes and efficiency. One prime example of this is Johan Bank, whose Six Sigma expertise played a key role in his career progression at Air France Industries. Career Advancement Through Lean Six Sigma Johan…

  • City of Tyler Texas Saving a Bundle with Lean Six Sigma

    The Lean Six Sigma program in Tyler, Texas is in the news. The City of Tyler has reached a major milestone by exceeding $5 million in hard and soft dollar savings through the implementation of their Lean Six Sigma Program. To date, 92 Lean Six Sigma projects have been completed by City employees trained in…

  • Telemark’s ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma Distinction

    According to a recent press release from Telemark CNC, the company recently received its ISO 9001:2008 certification and is the only ISO 9001-certified company in the world to be owned by a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Telemark, which manufactures precision alloy and plastic OEM components, states on its website that Lean Six Sigma’s…

  • 8 Things Killing Your Law Firm and How to Stop Them with Lean Six Sigma

    Law firms are beginning to recognize that their internal processes have room for improvement. In this podcast attorney Christopher T. Anderson interviews managing consulting expert Debbie Foster who describes Lean Six Sigma and the 8 main areas where law firms are losing productivity and profitability. Tune in to learn how your firm can benefit from modern…

  • An Overview of Lean Six Sigma

    You’ve heard of DMAIC, the highest level description of the Six Sigma project execution framework. In this webinar Thomas Pyzdek drills down to a much greater level of detail. His step-by-step breakdown will help you better understand how to get projects done. If your project is “stuck,” the presentation will help you get it moving…

  • City Turns to Lean Six Sigma to Save on Mowing Expenses

    The city of Springfield, Ohio, has a big problem with weeds and tall grass on vacant lots. An $85,000 a year problem, to be exact, according to a recent article from the Springfield News-Sun. However, recently Springfield obtained a $40,000 government efficiency grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency in order to provide Lean Six…

  • Thousands of Cummins Employees Have Undergone Six Sigma Training

    Recently, Forbes published an interview Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Ginger White, who works for the diesel engine manufacturer Cummins. As a master black belt, White is responsible for delivering Six Sigma training to other employees and ensuring that they troubleshoot or design processes to Six Sigma standards. After obtaining her own Six Sigma Black Belt,…

  • Lean Six Sigma and the U.S. Army’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan

    Getting all of the military’s equipment out of Afghanistan is going to be a huge job. According to a recent article from the United States Army, Lean Six Sigma is going to be an important part of that job. According to Lt. Col. Roy Speaks, who is the commander of the 401st Army Field Support…

  • Lean Six Sigma Brings $3 Million in Savings for Ontario City

    It didn’t take long for the city of Kawartha Lakes, in Ontario, to see a significant savings. According to a recent article from MyKawartha, the city began a Lean Six Sigma initiative about six months ago and, through an initial round of projects, identified more than $3 million in savings. The savings included actual financial…

  • How Six Sigma Training Can Elevate Your Career

    You might be wondering, What kinds of jobs can I qualify for with Six Sigma training? The answer is: a wide range of roles across multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. For example, many companies in finance, oil and gas, and other sectors hire Continuous Improvement Specialists to streamline processes and improve performance.…

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