Understanding the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) Cycle
Most businesses want to get better, but turning that desire into actual improvements can be hard. Things like too many rules, separate working groups, and a fixed way of doing things can get in...
8 Key Six Sigma Tools for Effective Process Improvement
Over the last few years, Lean and Six Sigma have become extremely popular in the business world and have been made extremely popular by Jack Welch and others. Even the U.S. government used the...
Understanding and Reducing the Eight Lean Wastes
The main focus of the Lean philosophy is to eliminate waste from all processes involved in the workplace. Waste hampers growth and takes up time and resources in an organization and from the employees. So,...
Effective Lean Six Sigma Waste Elimination Techniques
“Quality” is not just limited to some standardized values. It represents the extent to which a product or service matches the customer's requirements. Six Sigma’s deviations use a bell curve, which encourages the organization to...
The Role of Six Sigma in Finance Cost Reduction
In today's competitive business environment, organizations in the finance industry are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Six Sigma, a data-driven methodology for improving process quality and reducing defects, has...
DMAIC vs DMADV: Understanding Key Differences
In today’s cut-throat competition world, every organization is looking for a way to get maximum output and productivity at minimal costs. One methodology that has been around for decades and has proved its worth...
Understanding Six Sigma in the Energy Industry
The energy industry is a critical sector that plays a vital role in powering our daily lives. With the increasing demand for energy and the need to reduce costs and improve efficiency, it has...
Understanding the History of Six Sigma Methodology
“Six Sigma” is more than just a term related to statistics. It is now the latest buzzword among businesses worldwide as an efficient quality management tool. The technique underscores the importance of customer satisfaction...
Understanding Quality Management Team Roles & Responsibilities
Quality isn't just an inspection step; it's a business strategy.
A recent ASQ study estimates that the cost of poor quality can reach 15–20% of a company's annual revenue. From recalls in automotive giants to...
Understanding Root Cause Analysis in Healthcare
There are issues present in every organization across all industries that inhibit or hinder its growth. Organizations need to come up with permanent solutions for these problems so that they do not keep resurfacing...
