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A Lean Six Sigma Guide to Eliminating Supply Chain Bottlenecks & Boosting Profitability

A single, unseen supply chain bottleneck can silently drain millions from your bottom line before it’s even formally identified. For many managers, this reality leads to a state of constant firefighting—a chaotic cycle of managing unpredictable delays, placating frustrated customers, and dealing with the costly pile-up of excess inventory. This reactive approach is not only […]

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Supply Chain Cost Optimization: A Blueprint to Slash Costs with Lean Six Sigma

Uncontrolled supply chain expenses are not just a line item on a balance sheet; they are a critical business vulnerability. From fluctuating fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions to shifting consumer demands, the pressure on supply chain leaders has never been more intense. Simply reacting to these challenges is no longer enough. To survive and grow, […]

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How Lean and Six Sigma are Used in the Transportation Industry

Lean Six Sigma is a process management approach applied in many industries, including transportation. It is a collaborative approach that emphasizes eliminating operational waste and reducing process variation. This article will examine how Lean Six Sigma is used in the transportation sector. What is Lean Six Sigma? Lean Six Sigma is a team-focused managerial approach […]

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How to Improve Logistics With Six Sigma?

Six Sigma has proven effective in improving manufacturing processes and delivering high-quality products with minimal defects. Initially designed for manufacturing businesses, it has since spread to many other sectors, such as banking, insurance, technology, and logistics. We want to examine how Six Sigma can improve logistics processes. This article will explain the importance of Six […]

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Find Your Flow: Process Flow Diagrams for Beginners

What is Process Flow Diagram? A Process Flow Diagram is a graphical tool depicting the steps of a process in a serial order. The intrinsic reason behind it is to include all of the steps that are critical to the process. Flow diagrams are used by the team to visualize the process, and often annotate […]

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Upcoming Six Sigma Training: Anaheim/Los Angeles

2016 is here and training is in full swing at 6Sigma.us. We spent the last part of 2015 planning dynamic training agendas, with a global reach! With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join us in sunny Southern California for a comprehensive Six Sigma training event. During this event, we will […]

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Go Army! Earns 10 Lean Six Sigma Excellence Awards

Nothing could speak higher of a nation or a process like this achievement! Ten units of the US Army earned awards for excellence in Lean Six Sigma programs. The units were recognized for excellence in streamlining business operations and saving the service millions of dollars. You may ask yourself why the Army even needs Six […]

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