If you think Six Sigma won’t work for your company, you are either ignorant or refuse to change. Every business (or life) process can be measured, improved and controlled using the Six Sigma methodology. For example, companies in facility management who provide housekeeping services, etc. How can Six Sigma be implemented there? I also think back to the times I’ve
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In the 1940s, Toyota executives aimed to ameliorate their manufacturing processes, it led them to come up with the famous Toyota Production System. Also known as “Lean organization” it was used by different manufacturing industries across the globe as a methodology to curb inefficiency and improve the quality of their products and services. The goal of lean organization is deemed
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The Lean 5S event is one of the most powerful in the Lean arsenal! This event is used to change perception by changing the way an environment looks and feels. It literally transforms an area into a more organized, friendly area. It is often called the “Gateway to Improvement” because it is very difficult to Improve a surrounding that is
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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
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From George Odiorne to Peter Drucker, the quote, “If you can’t measure something, you can’t manage it,” has been discussed, spoken, and written in many forms over the years. Regardless of how the quote is written, you need scorecards if you are to measure, manage, and improve your business, operations, and processes. This article will suggest that you should consider
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As part of the Lean6Sigma4all platform we interview professionals who believe in sharing knowledge and want to make this project bigger. This week we have interviewed Mr Chuck Intrieri as a Supply Chain professional, recognized thought leader, innovator and partner in our project. Mr Intrieri explained also how he helped The Schwinn Bicycle Company implementing The Lean Six Sigma Methodology and saving $ 7/unit going to one
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So much has been written about Lean Six Sigma. Practical information on how to implement Lean Six Sigma, especially in a small business is hard to come by. Tapping into the expertise of those who have walked this path is a great way to discover the secrets and pitfalls, mistakes to avoid when considering Lean Six Sigma for your business/organization. On Lean6Sigma4all
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We are extremely proud of announcing our new partnership with Mr Paul Brainard Founder of the the platform Chitahpo.com. In just 2 hours with this training, you can master: Leading and continuously improving your operations. Empowering and motivating high performance employees. Continuous improvement of Sales, profit and cash flows. It is FREE!!! Mr Brainard accepted to sponsor the Lean6Sigma4all Project
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Hello folks, We celebrated our new sponsorship with the company KPI Fire in a previous post and it is our privilege to collaborate with such an innovative and data-oriented company who demonstrate a special consideration for people. This time we’d like to share a bit more with you about the software they have developed and how it can help your business
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ARTICLE WRITTEN BY John Dyer – President, JD&A – Process Innovation Co. The example below may shed some light on why Lean and Six Sigma may not be living up to its full potential in your business. Mary stood outside of her new office looking at the nameplate on the door: Mary Jones, Plant Manager. “Not bad for someone who started her career
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Article written by Greg Lane & Chet Marchwinski Like many job shop owners, Greg Lane struggled with implementing lean principles. The problem was that the experiences and books that he, like other job-shop managers, had been exposed to were based on repetitive manufacturing. Job shops with their high-mix, low-volume product lineup present a challenge to lean thinkers — but not
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HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) A1C is the measure of the average blood glucose control over the past 3-4 months; the ideal range is <6.5%. Tests are conducted by a lab in conjunction with a health care provider. Blood Glucose Level Blood Glucose Level is the measure of the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood at the time of testing. They
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Article written by Mark Graban It’s been more than 25 years since the term “Lean Production” was coined, although the Toyota Production System is much older than that. Hospitals and health systems have been using Lean as an improvement methodology and management system for more than ten years. It’s also been about five years since the “Lean Startup” methodology was
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Standardization, visual management, and process confirmation are some important elements of lean manufacturing. Here we have an example many of you are probably familiar with – toilet paper folding at hotels. This simple example can clearly demonstrate the value of Standardization, visual management, and process confirmation. Lean principles can be found almost everywhere in industry. This is not only limited
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A great article by Vishy Chandra I’d first request all readers to read my post at Why Six Sigma is “Sick Sigma”? which spoke about 6 reasons to why people consider Six Sigma as “Sick Sigma”. As a self-boast, you’d know that I have listened to the arguments from a passive view! I now try to reason myself on the 6 points
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Lean6Sigma4all has become one of the ACADELEAN Partners!!! For further information visit: http://www.acadelean.com
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We are glad to present our new sponsor KPI Fire! An innovative software to measure your Business Performance: Stop wasting time with reports and focus on what they’re reporting! Contact us to get your PROMOTION CODE for a software trial version>> contact@lean6sigma4all.eu You can also use the feedback form>>
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Changes are driven by the #people who actually work with #patients! NorthBay Healthcare’s Lean journey enters its fourth year next month. It has been an uneven ride because of some personnel changes, and to some degree, my impatience. READ THE FULL NEWS
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We are always looking for professionals to interview! This can be a worthy opportunity for you to become more well-known, meet other professionals and share your knowldge to let all of us grow our experience. Write to:contact@leansigma4all.eu
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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
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The Gemba can be thought of as ground zero. It is not just the shop floor, it is the scene of the crime, it is being on location, or when considering Kaizen, it is the place where value is added. Going to Gemba requires a deep curiosity to know what is really going on at the real place and not
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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
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