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Lean Six Sigma to Impact Public Schools

Dublin City School District superintendent Todd Hoadley believes that if the business side of the district can find ways to be more efficient and save money, there will be more funds available for use in the classroom. According to a report in Ohio’s Dublin Villager, the superintendent is seeking a $750,000 grant that would, in…
Auto Parts Supplier Puts Faith in Lean Six Sigma

An auto parts supplier in northwest Indiana has put faith in Lean Six Sigma, with three of its leaders gaining their yellow belt certifications recently, including the company president. According to a recent report from the Times Media Company, three members of management from Contract Services Group opted to take the training. The hope is…
Lean Six Sigma Helps VA Reduce Length of Stay

A recent study by the Veteran’s Administration showed a significant improvement in the length of stay for total joint replacement patients. “The [Joint Replacement Program] JRP demonstrates that [Lean Six Sigma] LSS process methods can be used to improve patient care efficiency, substantially enhancing outcomes while reducing costs in a [Veterans Affairs] VA facility’s orthopedic surgery…
Reduce the Cost of Quality with Lean Six Sigma

The cost of quality involves the price organizations pay for inefficient and wasteful operations. Inspections, scrap, over-processing and rework all narrow profit margins and potentially lead to poor products and services. Lean Six Sigma certification helps to educate employees on the cost of quality and what can be done to improve operations. What are the…
Mastering Lean Six Sigma: A Guide to Belt Rankings

Six Sigma Belts are integral to the understanding and mastery of the Six Sigma methodology. If you’re on the journey of Six Sigma mastery, understanding the various belt levels is paramount. At the Pyzdek Institute, an Accredited Training Organization, we’re frequently asked about the differences between these belts. So let’s delve into each of these…
Small Businesses: Reduce Waste and Improve Productivity through Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a powerful program designed to help businesses of all sizes accomplish noticeable improvement through conditioning and management training. As a combination of both the Lean and the Six Sigma systems, the benefits of each separate system are supported by the tools and techniques present in the other. This reinforcing behavior is what…
What Is Lean Six Sigma?

As the author of an acclaimed book on Lean Six Sigma, I am something of an expert on the topic. However, I recognize that many of my readers (maybe even you) are checking out this blog because they want to learn more about it. So, let’s take a look at what Lean Six Sigma is.…
The High Demand for Lean Six Sigma Certification

Doing business in today’s environment has become a challenge. With seemingly daily changes in technology, data management demands and a customer base that spends the better part of its day online, businesses are faced with finding ways to not only maintain profits, but also cut the costs of new market demands. Many companies are seeking…
Top Four Tips For Implementing Lean Six Sigma Effectively

If you and your company have invested in Lean Six Sigma training, you’ll want to ensure that the Lean Six Sigma program is implemented effectively into your company culture. Otherwise, you run the risk of obtaining less-than-optimal results. Fortunately, there are several strategies available for implementing Lean Six Sigma Effectively. Here are a few top Lean…
Lean Six Sigma Success: Xerox is Doing It

What is it that makes a company stand out as successful? Quality, productivity, and great customer service each play an important role in a company’s success. For Xerox, each of these attributes has been consistently enhanced since the company implemented the Lean Six Sigma program thirty years ago. Although the program was originally only established…