Lean Six Sigma Training Certification
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 […]
During the 90s, Toyota’s business value was half of General Motors and 2/3rds of Ford. Today, Toyota boasts more than 50% of revenue than General Motors and Ford. An interesting fact to learn here is that Toyota today is valued more than GM, Ford and Honda combined. So, the question arises, what went different? A […]
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. […]
There are many tools that Lean Six Sigma professionals can use for process improvement. You have probably heard of Kaizen, Kanban and Ishikawa, but have you heard of the Kano Model? It helps organizations prioritize customer satisfaction during product development to produce more value for the customer. What is the Kano Model? Simply put, the […]
Introduction Six Sigma Case Study — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was looking for improvements in screening methods to gain and maintain cooperation with companies that provide data. Carol Rupley, a field economist at the Bureau, acts as a contact person for companies, non-profits, and state and local governments that […]
As the pandemic has made 2020 a year we could all have done without, it has also shown us that businesses that pivoted did rather well and some even did better. So much better that they even changed the whole dynamic of the industry. We have seen this with companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, […]
Kaizen is a term that you’ll constantly hear in Lean Six Sigma circles. However, not many people know what it means. That is because the term itself does not convey any obvious meaning. One would not be blamed for thinking it is some fancy new process, organization or machine. However, the concept of Kaizen is […]
Regardless of whether you use Lean Six Sigma, there are a couple of “facts” that every gifted business owner knows: Your business runs on two levels — the current processes and preparing for different scenarios of what could happen. 2. The “secret” ingredient is intention. Intention in all that you do This means motion […]
You may be used to going to a location for a class, such as a college or university, or maybe a site where classes are conducted on a schedule. You sign up and the day comes and you show up with a “first day of school mindset” and take the class. Most individuals feel that a […]
It is not a secret that business owners that have products they manufacture are constantly making adjustments. These adjustments are made in the manufacturing or production processes; they may even have to eat part of the profits in refunds because of product or service malfunctions, or failure to meet customer expectations. The kiss of death for […]
The word “sustainability” has become the word that is going to save the world. It is a new buzzword that everyone talks about, when in actuality it’s what Lean Six Sigma has been promoting all along. How does it do this? By removing waste, cutting down costs, and being inclusive in the workplace. Here at 6sigma.us […]
There isn’t a better time than now to introduce the genius of Lean Six Sigma to online software development, especially if you work in information technology. This course will help you navigate through the ground floor of this exciting merger! Lean Introduction in Information Technology: What You Will Learn as It Applies to IT Lean […]
If you are a doubting Thomas or Tammy and don’t think that you can get real-world training online, well you haven’t seen what we have to offer in our virtual classroom training! Let’s take a look at our Lean Six Sigma training. We offer three levels of Lean training. You can sign up for all […]
Have you ever wondered why it is that the same issue happens over and over again even after you have addressed it? The answer is simple: There is an underlying cause that you haven’t found. Once you find it and fix it, poof, the issue disappears forever! This is the reason our 3-day Six Sigma Root […]
There is an old saying by Roman philosopher Seneca. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Six Sigma is that preparation that will make you rise to the top when you meet an opportunity. Six Sigma is all about working efficiently and effectively, which will save in production costs and time, which means your […]
What is the secret ingredient of a great Six Sigma manager? Well, let’s start off with the obvious before we get to the nitty gritty. The first ingredient is knowledge of the topic or subject at hand. This means study of the subject in an educational setting where you are introduced to the different components […]
When you think about Lean and Six Sigma as separate entities, it is easy to see how they fit together like a glove. Many feel that Lean and Six Sigma are saying the same thing in different ways. No, the similarity that they both share is in that they have the same goal, which is […]
So what do we mean by this? Well, let’s first break down the general difference between Lean and Six Sigma. Six Sigma focuses on variation reduction and uses more technical means such as data analysis, statistical techniques, and testing based on a working hypothesis or accepted as highly probable with regards to the established facts […]
Let’s face it, the workplace is where disorganization is born. With its many incarnations, it is like a bad weed that keeps poking its ugly head. The Lean Six Sigma 5S tool is the best defense against this horrible little villain! The reason disorganization keeps happening is because you can make everything neat and tidy, […]
When you view this timeline of the evolution of Six Sigma, you might call it the original process to create Six Sigma. This is what it took to arrive at the Six Sigma methodology and all its components. With each stop making an important contribution, if any of the contributions were skipped, the end result […]
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