Six Sigma methodology can improve ASC cash flow and patient satisfaction

The implementation of #SixSigma at General Electric played a well-publicized role in Jack Welch’s effort to lead it into the 21st century. In the first five years after it was implemented at GE, Six Sigma produced an estimated $12 billion in cost savings. While a simple concept at hand, Six Sigma must be implemented and understood thoroughly as a team to

Not Everything That Can be Automated Should Be

Article written by Robert Simonis (RESOURCE: http://www.sme.org) Robert H. Simonis is the Senior Consultant for Manufacturing and Operations at KCE Consulting LLC.  Robert has over twenty years of leadership experience including ten years factory management and ten years of global responsibilities in automotive, electronics, machining, and complex assembly operations and is recognized as a Lean enterprise expert The assembly cell

Flow Where You Can, Pull Where You Can’t

This is a great article wrote by Mike Orzen It seems that since the beginning of time we’ve all learned, “Lean is about continuously developing people and improving processes to create and flow value to customers using the least possible resources required.” Value of products and services is created through a series of work processes, some which create value and some

Why Lean Six Sigma is Bad for Not-For-Profit

This is a very interesting article wrote by Georgina Hust. Broadly speaking Lean is the process of reducing waste, while Six Sigma is a tool which seeks to identify and reduce variation and defects. Both are focused on improving processes, quality of service and therefore customer satisfaction. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Who said Lean Six Sigma is not about People?

Article written by Michael Ballè Without mastering these seven foundational behavioral skills, even with their heart in the right place, leaders fumble their presence at the gemba and, consequently, feel disappointed by the bottom-line results they get from their lean efforts. With Lean Thinking, Jim Womack and Dan Jones ushered a true (and rare) revolution in management thinking: To deliver a

The Lean WORKSTATION that makes work easier

When configuring a work area, the following need to be considered…>>keep reading RESOURCE http://www.kaizeninstituteindia.com Do you want to share your article? Contact us to: contact@lean6sigma4all.eu

Starbucks Coffee and Kaizen

I am a confirmed Starbucks addict. Because the burnt flavor of their beans titillates my taste buds in just the right way, at 5am every morning I walk to my neighborhood Starbucks and kick start my day with a whole milk grande latte, no foam, extra shot. Makes my mouth water just to think about it! This morning, as the

10 Tips to organize your home using Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma can make life easier and more enjoyable at home, too! Here are a few great ways to use Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools at home every day: 1. Our knife drawer has its own Shadow Board. This helps because all knives have their specific place (see photo above). This helps us put knives away more quickly and find

Grasp the “KNOW WHY” to score!

How do we make the difference? Unhappy employees would not have the motivation to make the difference. Lean six sigma business management philosophy guides us to treat employees as an asset and invest in people. Does this mean that we pay employees more to make the difference? Two of the key business imperatives for any organization are – building and

Continuous, Continual and Consistency

Continuous Process Improvement—a relatively simplistic concept with a proven track record, serves to be adaptable to almost every kind of business. In other words, this process is exactly what it says – a smart way of introducing improvements continually. Whether it as about the service or manufacturing industry, the corner-side cafeteria or a giant corporation, a professional working at a

A Lean Six Sigma Certification can open new doors

As more companies embrace Six Sigma, the need to hire and train employees in the methodology grows. One issue facing beleaguered managers and human resource departments is how to determine whether an applicant truly possessesthe Six Sigma skills required by the company. If he or she has a certificate, does it have any value? If not, how does your organization

Using Six Sigma in Europe: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Six Sigma is about organizational improvement, with its focus on process improvement, design and management. But, it is as much about people’s behavior as it is about the behavior of processes. These two behaviors cannot easily be separated. At its best, Six Sigma is about organizational improvement. Six Sigma focuses on process improvement, design and management. But, it is as

5 Lean Six Sigma Deployment MISTAKES and 5 SOLUTIONS. I have been really impressed by the 3rd solution!

A well planned Six Sigma deployment can lead to a rewarding experience and immense benefits for an organization. On the flip side, however, a flawed deployment may lead to disappointing results. There are five problems in Six Sigma deployments, which, if not handled well, will derail a deployment effort. Fight Problems Early Successfully avoiding these common mistakes will yield long-term