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Minitab Essentials Training for Six Sigma Professionals

Every industry or trade has some core functions essential to the success of any professionals practicing their trade or craft. For Six Sigma professionals, mastering statistics is vital to their success. One of the most essential tools used for statistical work is the Minitab software package. Combined with other tools, strategies, and data formats, Six […]

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The Best Tools Every Small Business Should be Using

The Best Tools Every Small Business Should be Using

Managing a small business is no small task, with entrepreneurs having to juggle between several different roles all at the same time. If you’re a small business owner, you might be finding it challenging having to manage accounting, customer relationship management, and project management all on your own. In this article, we walk you through […]

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Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education

Lean Six Sigma and higher education may seem mismatched at first. The needs of business, manufacturing, or customer service are different from a higher education institution. It has been said the most optimum way for a university to function is to let the students learn and the teachers teach. However, a closer look at higher […]

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2023 Green Belt Six Sigma training

2023 Green Belt Training and Certification

The Green Belt training and certification program is a comprehensive and dynamic program designed to launch your career as a true Lean Six Sigma professional. The Green Belt certification is ideal for those tasked with improving existing processes. In this program, you will learn the tools and fundamentals in a real-world manner, allowing you to […]

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Social Listening: Why It’s Important for Brands

If you’re not watching out for what your customers have been sharing about your brand on social media platforms, you’ve been missing out a great deal. Social listening is the art and science of gathering the voice of the customer (VOC) from social media platforms and can provide powerful actionable insights to increase profits and […]

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Lean Six Sigma and Retail Management

Retail management and Lean Six Sigma are the perfect partners for creating a dynamic of success. The fact is, Americans love to shop, and we demand a wide range of choices in shopping venues and products. America is considered the global home of retail, and we continue expanding the number of international retail giants.  U.S. […]

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Lean Six Sigma and Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management is the lifespan of a product or service, from inception to manufacturing, through final delivery to the consumer. A “chain” or network of suppliers is created on the journey to move the product to its final destination. This is an intricate process that demands optimization. Every step depends on the next for […]

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How to Collect Customer Feedback

Customer feedback is crucial for businesses of all scales, as it has a direct bearing on the success of a business. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the ways to collect customer feedback with ease. What is Customer Feedback and Why Do You Need It? The Voice of the Customer (VOC) is […]

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Lean Six Sigma in the Airline Industry

Lean Six Sigma in the airline industry could be one of the most in-demand business methodologies in a struggling and beleaguered sector. Even before the pandemic, airlines were not the optimal environment for positive customer experiences. The impacts of the pandemic worsened a toxic customer environment. But, even with these challenges, the industry is rising […]

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Lean Six Sigma in the Restaurant Industry

Lean Six Sigma methodology in the restaurant industry could be one of the most critical practices a restauranteur could implement in their business. In today’s environment, the restaurant business is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries, riddled with challenges in efficiency, razor-thin margins, and a demonstrative customer base. When you consider the volatile […]

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Lean and Agile: How Can They Make a Difference to Your Business

Lean vs agile is the quintessential question businesses often find themselves in dilemmas about. Modern organizations have diverse processes that are highly variable. Ideally, businesses should be using both lean and agile approaches in their processes, based on their nature. The combined approach, instead of deciding between lean and agile, is often the most beneficial […]

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Virtual Training Class Lineup for 2022

We continue to lead the charge for busy professionals seeking to up their game as Lean Six Sigma consultants and practitioners with a lineup of virtual training classes for the remainder of 2022. The November schedule kicked off with a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) virtual training class. The three-day live online course launched November 1st […]

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The Key Customer Metrics You Should be Monitoring

Customer metrics are an indication of how well customers perceive your brand and its offerings, and how satisfied they are with them. It’s a great way to measure customer feedback and fine-tune your products to better meet customer needs.  In this article, we’ll review the fundamental customer metrics and see what makes them important for […]

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2023 Lean Six Sigma Training Schedule Announcement

We continue to bring the next generation of Six Sigma leaders and experts to the forefront of the industry with the new schedule of 2023 Lean Six Sigma training classes. Scheduled January 2023 locations include Chicago, Dallas, and Miami for White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt courses, in addition to […]

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total quality management

A Detailed Guide on Total Quality Management

TQM (Total Quality Management) is an integrated approach for organizations to achieve long-term success and excellent customer satisfaction. The TQM approach takes the route of management optimization and enhancement. This methodology involves all members of the organization equally participating in improving processes, products/services, and the culture of the organization and their respective roles. TQM aims […]

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Lean vs Agile: Which Supply Chain Should You Choose?

What is a Lean Supply Chain? A lean supply chain uses lean principles to cut down costs. High volumes of products are produced by reducing variation in processes and eliminating all entities that don’t contribute any value to the customer.  Lean works by first identifying the wastes, which take many forms including overproduction, underproduction, inventory […]

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Lean Supply Chains: Everything You Need to Know

Supply chains are at the heart of modern manufacturing. No company can afford to overlook the slightest possible optimizations in the supply chain that have the potential to make it more resilient and sustainable. Lean supply chains are a promising solution to most of the supply chain management challenges, as they remove all complexity from […]

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Best Supply Chain Management Software

5 Best Supply Chain Management Software 

Supply chain management (SCM) software is designed to enable businesses to manage the supply chain end-to-end, helping them track and control operations in a seamless manner. The key to the power of SCM software is that they present all information in a centralized place for companies to have a bird’s eye view of all operations. […]

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Voice of the Customer: The Questions to Ask

Businesses are often aware of the importance of the voice of the customer. However, asking the right questions is significant to ensure you capture all feedback and requests. The Voice of the Customer can be a significant driver in maintaining brand loyalty, so your customers keep coming back to your brand for your offerings. It […]

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