Control Charts and Why Donald Wheeler Calls Them Something Else
May 14, 2026Donald J. Wheeler, Ph.D. is a world-renowned expert in statistical methods and continuous improvement. He's worked with W. Edwards Deming...
How to Effectively Define Your Six Sigma Project Scope
July 5, 2022Lean Six Sigma is a business optimization methodology that combines two popular continuous improvement methods, Lean and Six Sigma. These...
Applying Lean Six Sigma in the Auto Manufacturing Sector
December 16, 2020As you might guess from the name, a Lean Six Sigma methodology combines Lean manufacturing principles and those of Six Sigma. This approach...
The Application of Lean Six Sigma in Oil & Gas
April 30, 2021Oil & Gas companies need to be ever more flexible and agile to succeed as the industry continues to face price volatility, technical...
Fundamental Process Control Chart Concepts
January 16, 2026Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts are a useful tool for managing and improving all sorts of processes. They’ve been used in...
Why Process Control Charts are a Roadmap to Improvement
August 29, 2026Organizations that subscribe to the Lean or Six Sigma business methodology, and others that are devoted to continuous improvement, often...
What is CAPA Software?
November 22, 2016Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) are improvements to an organization's processes taken to eliminate causes of defects and waste. The...
Should You Be Using PDSA or DMAIC?
August 17, 2016When it comes to continuous improvement techniques, you have many options. There are a variety of approaches and tools designed to support...
Which of the Process Improvement Disciplines is Best?
March 20, 2015Organizations looking to improve operations, cut waste, and maximize customer value often turn to a business process improvement...
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