Guide to Regression Analysis

Guide to Regression Analysis

Guide to Regression Analysis Regression analysis is a statistical technique that helps to identify the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.  This method can be used to analyze the relationship between two or more variables and to predict the values of one variable based on the values of the other […]

How a supermarket can use Six Sigma to improve its supply chain

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How a supermarket can use Six Sigma to improve its supply chain In today’s competitive business environment, supermarkets constantly look for ways to improve their supply chain and increase profitability.  One recent approach that has gained popularity is Six Sigma, a data-driven quality management methodology aimed at reducing defects and improving processes.  This article will […]

How Hoshin Kanri can be used in Healthcare

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How Hoshin Kanri can be used in healthcare Hoshin Kanri, also known as Policy Deployment, is a management strategy that can be used in healthcare to align organizational goals, objectives, and action plans.  It is a process for cascading a company’s vision and strategy throughout the organization, involving everyone from top management to front-line employees. […]

The importance of having an up-to-date resume

The importance of having an up-to-date resume Having an up-to-date resume is vital in today’s job market.  It is the first impression a potential employer has of you and your qualifications, and it can make or break your chances of getting an interview.  An up-to-date resume showcases your skills, experiences, and achievements and helps you […]

Six Sigma Yellow Belt consider getting their Green Belt Certification

When should a Six Sigma Yellow Belt consider getting their Green Belt Certification?

When should a Six Sigma Yellow Belt consider getting their Green Belt Certification? A professional with a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification should consider getting their Green Belt certification when they have a solid understanding of the essential Six Sigma tools and techniques and have been actively involved in Six Sigma projects as a Yellow […]

We asked ChatGPT to fix a production process for a manufacturer

Can ChatGPT Solve Manufacturing Problem

We asked ChatGPT to fix a production process for a manufacturer. If you haven’t heard of ChatGTP, you will soon.  It is a new AI that generates remarkably good responses to questions and general prompts from its users.  It isn’t perfect, but it gives reasonably accurate answers to questions about any subject. There is a […]

MSI Member Spotlight Dr Henry Oh

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MSI Member Spotlight – Dr. Henry Oh Dr. Henry Oh is the Executive Director and Department Chair for Health Occupations at Idaho State University.  He is also an MSI Fellow and Six Sigma Champion certification holder.  Dr. Oh is currently working towards several additional MSI certifications and is a Continuous Improvement Professional Award winner. Professor […]

How Can A Company Standardize Its Processes

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How can a company standardize its processes? Standardizing processes is essential for companies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase the consistency of their products and services.  By identifying and documenting the most effective ways of carrying out each step in a process, training employees on those methods, and monitoring and measuring performance, companies can […]

Displaced and laid off worker training

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Displaced and Laid Off Worker Training Home Free Online Training and Certifications for Laid Off Workers The Management and Strategy Institute offers FREE training and certification programs for displaced workers, also referred to as dislocated workers or laid off workers.  The courses that MSI offers are completed 100% online, making them easy for people to […]

Standard Deviation and Normal Distribution in Six Sigma

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Standard Deviation and Normal Distribution in Six Sigma Standard deviation is a measure of dispersion, or how spread out a data set is.  It is calculated by taking the square root of the variance, which is the average of the squared differences between each data point and the mean. Standard deviation is a useful measure […]