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November 28th, 2022

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Two Sample T-Hypothesis Test and its importance in Six Sigma

May 20th, 2022

We cannot undermine the contribution of statistics in successful Six Sigma projects. In this article, we will discuss one of the most commonly used statistical tests in the Six Sigma – Two Sample T-Hypothesis Test. The Two-sample T-test compares the average difference between the two groups. It helps us understand if there is some significance […]

Know How To Pick A Right Project for DMAIC

March 24th, 2022

DMAIC methodology is one of the most widely used concepts to improve a process or function. It has many uses and applications. It can be used to create business strategies, work-flow, and most importantly conduct and implement Six Sigma projects. If you want to learn about what DMAIC is, how it works, read: DMAIC: Approach […]

Creating a Business Strategy With Six Sigma DMAIC

March 2nd, 2022

Six Sigma offers great tools and methodologies under its wing to offer one of the most resourceful ways to make business functions and organizations more effective. Six Sigma revolves around process improvement, understanding what causes faults and defects, and how we can improve and control the effectiveness of the changes made. One of the most […]

Lean Six Sigma Usage in the Oil and Gas Industry

February 17th, 2022

Overview Lean Six Sigma is a methodology used to improve business functionality and make it more efficient in the process. The main objective of Six Sigma is to implement a process that systematically gets rid of inefficiency and defects. Six Sigma uses a set of quality management methods, using statistical data and creating a special […]

Achieve more with Six Sigma Process

November 12th, 2021

For more than a century, the industrial world has seen great efficiency and growth in production of higher quality. This quest was charted by individuals like Walter Shewhart (The Grandfather of Total Quality Management), Kaoru Ishikawa, Frederick Taylor, Shigeo Shingo, and many others. Their quest is still operational today as theories and methods for improvements […]

What is the Pareto Principle?

September 27th, 2021

The Pareto principle is known as the 80/20 rule. It states that in any given scenario, 80% of the outcomes are the result of 20% of causes. The principal was named after Vilfredo Pareto, a professional economist from Italy, who observed that 20 percent of the people were responsible for 80 percent of the nation’s […]

6Sigma is ISSSP approved accreditation provider

September 13th, 2021

Six Sigma has shown its potential in the 80s and 90s, and today many organizations and businesses are searching for individuals who have Six Sigma knowledge to excel in their business. Due to its popularity, the demand for Six Sigma has increased dramatically in recent years. As per the basic economic law, when the demand […]

Understanding Six Sigma Belts

May 17th, 2021

Organizations frequently aim to maximize resources to their fullest possibility and streamline processes to improve quality, performance, and efficiency. Since the inception of the Six Sigma methodology, many organizations have implemented and accomplished a disciplined, data-focused approach to increase process efficiency. The primary goal of Six Sigma is to streamline business processes by eliminating errors, […]

Benefits of Six Sigma Virtual Training

April 28th, 2021

In the business training and leadership development industry, more and more organizations are transitioning towards the virtual training environment. It’s a new type of learning process that has found its way into the market due to the recent digital disruption. In this type of training, one can complete it online either in an on-demand or […]

Benefits of DFSS Training

April 14th, 2021

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a powerful process management method that’s commonly used in many industries. It’s applicable in a variety of different contexts, and its flexibility is part of what makes it so attractive to a large number of organizations. Going through a DFSS training course can provide you with invaluable knowledge that […]

Six Sigma Certification Requirements

April 5th, 2021

Six Sigma offers a long path for students to follow. Those who want to become proficient specialists capable of tackling all kinds of projects need to spend many years perfecting their skills. If you are just starting out, you have a lot of learning ahead of you. But the journey will be an exciting one, […]

Six Sigma and Electric Mobility

March 22nd, 2021

The electric car industry is booming, and it’s paving the way to a bright future for all of us. It will likely take some time to see the full power of what it has to offer, but we’re already seeing some significant changes all over the world. People are more interested in electric cars than […]

Lillian Gilbreth – How She Contributed to the Development of Modern Lean Six Sigma

March 9th, 2021

It is no stretch of the imagination to see that Lean and Six Sigma are male-dominated fields. Indeed, it is men who are most talked about when it comes to the development and popularization of Lean Six Sigma. Many people don’t know that women have played an important role in moving these two methodologies forward. […]

Learning from the Kobe Bryant Tragedy, What does the data tell us?

February 7th, 2020

Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and multiple friends were killed in a helicopter crash. Any fatal accident is a tragedy, but this one was acutely felt by fans of Bryant and by parents who could identify with the heartbreak of losing a child. When a shocking event happens, because it was unexpected we look for some […]

What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

October 21st, 2019

Any time an unwanted event keeps happening over and over again, you need to fix it once and for all. It is very much like an unwanted plant that keeps growing, even after you feel like you pulled it out by its roots. So you need to get down to the nitty-gritty of the cause […]

6sigma.us Roundup: Looking Back at 2018

December 8th, 2018

As we start to wind down 2018, we thought we’d take a look back at some of our popular posts at 6sigma.us for the year. From Kaizen events to the ideal Six Sigma project champion, we explored a lot of different topics of interest for the Six Sigma professional. Whether you’re deciding to dip your […]

Keeping the Economy Strong: Happy Labor Day!

September 2nd, 2018

Enjoyment of your work is another way to celebrate Labor Day all year round. The reason we celebrate Labor Day is to pay tribute to the laborers of all industries. It is their hard work that has made the American economy strong and prosper into the current state it is today. We at 6Sigma.us honor […]

Critical to Quality (CTQ) is in the Six Sigma DNA

February 26th, 2018

Critical to Quality, or CTQ, is a very important tool when designing a new product or service for your business. CTQs are the measurable data that is needed on a product or service that your customers have specified as being a very important requirement. The reason for this? CTQs will dictate the processes involved, the […]

Six Sigma Tools Used in the Improve Phase of DMAIC

February 5th, 2018

Today, we are going to go over some great Six Sigma tools we can use in the Improve phase of Six Sigma’s DMAIC process. The Improve phase is very important because here is when you can brainstorm solutions to find which ones are the best and then implement them to solve the issue. The Improve […]

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