Value Stream Mapping Best Practices
October 27, 2021Value stream mapping (VSM) is used to visually depict, analyze, and improve the flow of materials and information through end-to-end...
Critical Considerations During the DMAIC Measure Phase
October 26, 2021Organizations turn to the Six Sigma business methodology to reduce variation, eliminate defects, and make operations more efficient and...
The Formula for Successful Strategy Deployment
October 25, 2021When you're thinking about rolling out Strategy Deployment in your organization, it can be intimidating to know exactly where to start,...
7 Critical Capabilities of the Best Six Sigma Software
October 18, 2021Investing in software to support your Six Sigma initiatives is an effective way to ensure that you get the most out of the methodology. In...
Drive Quality Improvement with Standard Work Software
October 13, 2021In today’s hyper-competitive and rapidly changing environment, organizations must find innovative ways to improve quality, reduce waste,...
How Leader Standard Work Templates Drive Innovation
October 12, 2021Standard work is the documented and current best way to do a particular task, procedure, or process. Workers develop the standard and...
Answers to Common Questions about the Lean Management System
September 28, 2021The Lean Management System is a popular business process methodology that started in the manufacturing sector but quickly spread to...
The Vital Role of Electronic Kaizen at Toyota Memorial Hospital
September 16, 2021Lean or the Toyota Production System often gets an unfair rap for being "anti-technology." Some of this mindset results from the old debate...
5S: The Lean Gold Standard for Workplace Organization
September 13, 20215S is a Lean manufacturing technique that addresses the organization of workspaces and work processes for a safer and more efficient...