For Motorola, the originator of Six Sigma, the answer to the question “Why Six Sigma?” was simple: survival. Motorola came to Six Sigma because it was being consistently beaten in the competitive marketplace by foreign firms that were able to produce higher quality products at a lower cost. When a Japanese firm took over a…

My colleagues often tell me that there is no real difference between Six Sigma and TQM. “Show me where Six Sigma involves anything new.” Six Sigma employs some of the same tried-and-true tools and techniques of TQM. Both Six Sigma and TQM emphasize the importance of top-down support and leadership. Both approaches make it clear…

If you are thinking about Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, you probably already know a thing or two about Lean Six Sigma. Maybe you have previously completed a lower level belt training program and would like to deepen your understanding of the methodology. Or, perhaps you have never completed Lean Six Sigma training, but…

Have you heard about the Lean Six Sigma belt certification system? Wondering what the various belts mean, or, more importantly, wondering which belt certification might be right for you? In the Lean Six Sigma methodology, there are four levels of certification corresponding to four colors of belts: White, Yellow, Green, and Black. Just like in…

In the Lean Six Sigma belt certification system, there are four levels of certification corresponding to four colors of belts. A White Belt corresponds to the most basic level of training, a Yellow Belt is a bit more advanced, a Green Belt is even more proficient, and a Black Belt is the highest achievement. When…