Lean Six Sigma Traps to Avoid to stay alive in business

Source: mhlnews.com Article written by: Tom Andel   Just the phrase “Six Sigma” or “lean manufacturing” or “lean distribution” can make many people’s eyes roll. Mention “black belts,” “jidoka” or the “gemba” and they will stifle a yawn or let out a derisive laugh. Such are the reactions of those who’ve experienced all of the pitfalls and none of the rewards associated

“Lean Vs Agile”: The winner is…

Aspect: Obsessed With Agile Is Obsessed With… The Agile manifesto is about people. It states that interactions between people and involving the end user are favored over other types of interactions. You can perform a lot of Agile practices, but if you’re not getting your end users involved, then you’re not doing Agile. Lean Is Obsessed With… Lean is really

Lean Essentials Training in Phoenix Arizona

Lean Essentials Training – Phoenix Arizona Cedro Toro – President Lean Six Sigma Toolbox Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 8:30 AM – Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:00 PM (MST) Phoenix, AZ Event Details Get Your Lean Essentials Certification  Join your peers in Phoenix for this powerful 2 day workshop that will help your team be more effective, eliminate waste, and save

OSHA’s Tightening Rules for Temporary Workers

SOURCE: http://www.industryweek.com Manufacturers that use temporary employees, either through staffing agencies or subcontractors, should pay close attention to recent policy changes that could increase their safety and training obligations as joint employers. Farrah Fielder, general counsel for the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations, and Todd Logsdon, a partner at Fisher & Phillips in Louisville, talked about those changes and their implications at