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How to Create a Pareto Diagram Using MS-Excel
One tool that you will find yourself using several times during your Six Sigma project is Pareto analysis. Pareto analysis is named after the eminent 19th century Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. His study of the distribution of income showed that income wasn’t uniformly distributed. A few high-income earners garnered a disproportionately large share of the…
The Art of Successful Six Sigma Projects: The Imperative of Management Support
Six Sigma projects are intricately woven tapestries of expertise, dedication, and systematic process improvement. However, their success hinges primarily on a factor often assumed, yet not always understood – management support. As we navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of a Six Sigma project, it is worth contemplating: Is the support we seek truly what…
Comparison of Pyzdek Institute Training and Certification With “Low Cost” Alternatives
The saying “You get what you pay for” applies to Lean Six Sigma training too. So does the saying “If it looks too good to be true, it is.” Be very careful when you shop for your training and certification. The table below will help you judge the value being offered by so-called low cost…
Does Normality Really Matter in ANOVA?
I had a spirited discussion with a statistician earlier today on the subject of the normality assumption for one-way ANOVA. In the end, we both agreed that normality of the response variable doesn’t usually matter much, despite the fact that it is an assumption that is usually tested. The truth is, it takes a pretty…
Finding Your Fit at The Pyzdek Institute
At the Pyzdek Institute, we offer a comprehensive range of Lean Six Sigma courses designed for professionals focused on meeting goals and tight deadlines. Choosing the right training is key to improving performance, which is why we provide courses for every skill level. Some of the basic features in our popular training courses are as…
Reasons Why You Need Lean Six Sigma Training
Lean Six Sigma training helps you earn more money ASQ annual salary surveys consistently show that holding a Lean Six Sigma certification results in a bigger paycheck. And the results hold across different job titles. For example, an analyst with a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt earns, on average, $12,284 more than an analyst who is…
Delaware Courts Launch Lean Six Sigma-Based Judicial Fellows Program
Although Lean Six Sigma was originally developed to promote continual improvement and increase efficiency in a manufacturing setting, Lean Six Sigma Training can be beneficial in many other fields. The methodology is easily translatable to a wide variety of industries and sectors and can really make a huge impact on the overall quality of operations. In the…
The Learning Concept at Pyzdek Institute
During the manufacturing process, defects are inevitable and finding a way to minimize or eliminate them is paramount. Six Sigma and lean manufacturing are unique approaches that aid in addressing such errors, with Pyzdek Institute being at the center of training individuals on this one-size-fits-all approach. Here is what the learning concept of the institution…
West Point Introduces Lean Six Sigma Training
Lean Six Sigma was initially developed to reduce waste and improve quality in the manufacturing world, but the methodology has now been successfully applied across a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, the service sector, and now the federal government. The Army executes Lean Six Sigma through its Office of Business of Transformation and that culture…