Lean Analysis Tools
Critical Path Analysis Within every workflow or production path, there are core elements that are essential to its success. These elements are critical. When you look at the current state VSM, you need to identify those elements that are critical and highlight their interactions. These will be the fundamental components of the production or manufacturing […]
Can I get a six sigma certification if I’m unemployed?
We recently had a customer ask us if he could get Six Sigma certified, even though he was unemployed. He then said he was told by several people that “you need to be working on a project” to be certified. These types of myths are common in the world of “continuous Improvement” so we thought […]
What is Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) uses the Six Sigma methodology to develop new products, services, or processes.Six Sigma and Lean typically focus on improvement of existing products, services, or processes. DFSS is somewhat of a spinoff of the existing framework, which focuses on “the voice of the customer” in the development of “new” products, creation […]
Process Capability
Process Capability This article will explore process capability and how to calculate Cp and Cpk, two essential metrics used in Six Sigma methodologies. What is Process Capability? Process capability is a fundamental concept in quality management that assesses a process’s ability to consistently produce products or services that meet customer specifications. In essence, it helps […]
Best Jobs in America and the connection to Quality
Periodically the Management and Strategy Institute updates this article with some of the newest jobs focused on QUALITY from the 100 Best Jobs list from US News. As expected, many of the jobs in the top 100 continue to focus on quality processes. This is why Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma certifications continue to be […]
Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects
Lean Six Sigma projects are most often chosen by an organization through a link to the overall strategy of the organization and the return on investment for a project. There are several methods for selection of a Six Sigma project. Matrix diagrams are a planning tool for displaying the relationships among various data sets. During […]
What is Kaizen?
Kaizen is a Japanese word which means Change for the Good. In short, it is a term used today for Continuous Improvement. The meaning was initially used as a Japanese philosophy of continuously improving everything we come in contact with during our lifetime. Kaizen involves making small changes and overcoming resistance to change. Kaizen in […]
Military Veterans using certifications to find jobs
Transitioning from a career in the military to the civilian workforce can be a daunting task. Military veterans bring a wealth of skills and experiences to the table, but translating these qualifications into a language that civilian employers understand can be challenging. One powerful tool veterans increasingly use to bridge this gap is certifications. These […]
How many belts are there in six sigma certification?
Today we’re going to break down the different belts in Six Sigma and discuss exactly what each belt is designed to do and the holder should understand. Six Sigma uses a ranking system like martial arts to designate what “level” someone is in Six Sigma. Unfortunately, the comparison isn’t really appropriate because in Six Sigma, […]