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How to Integrate Theory of Constraints (TOC) with Six Sigma
Working with the Theory of Constraints (TOC) can be very beneficial for many businesses nowadays, especially those that are constantly striving to improve their operations and get even more out of...
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Accountability: Neither Give or Accept Excuses
“Leaders inspire accountability through their ability to accept responsibility before they place blame.” ― Courtney Lynch We all attend meetings that start off with a report on metrics. Very...
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[VIDEO] No More Excuses! Be Accountable!
Is it time to change the culture of blame in your organization? If you think so, then understand that change only comes when accountabilities change. That means there has to be accountability, from...
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Using Regression Analysis to Improve Cause and Effect Analysis
Cause and effect analysis is a great way to study the chain of events that led to specific developments in your process, and it can get as detailed as you want it to be, in order to give you a...
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Understanding Two-Level Factorial Design in Experimentation
Two-level factorial design is an experimental approach to design which aims to uncover the small set of critical factors in the design of a product, allowing you to focus on them with more effort and...
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[VIDEO] RCA – The 5 Whys and the Fishbone Diagram
A root cause analysis (RCA) is a means to get to the bottom of a problem or unexpected event. Root cause analyses are important to undertake when your project or product is not what was expected. Root...
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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Identifying the Real Problem for Results
The core of root cause analysis (RCA) is to properly identify the underlying problems of an issue. It is one of the most widely used retrospective methods for detecting issues. RCA uses a systematic...
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Common Cause vs. Special Cause Variation
Variation is something that Six Sigma tries to remedy as much as possible, as it tends to be harmful to most businesses’ operations. Of course, there are some types of variation that are unavoidable,...
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How Should an Organization Apply the PDCA Cycle?
The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle is a very powerful tool for driving your organization towards continuous improvement, and when applied correctly, it can result in huge boosts to the company’s...
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[VIDEO] All-American Pride of La-Z-Boy and Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and America is ready for the big game! Burgers and brats for the grill and beer is being iced down all in preparation for the big event. Over 100 million...
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Lean Manufacturing: Keeping America Comfortable On A La-Z-Boy
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Later this week, there is going to be over 100 million people tuning into that uniquely American sporting event. Friends will gather, grills will be lit and drinks...
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Lean Manufacturing Should Focus on the People, Not the Tools
Lean manufacturing and principles have been around for years, so the ideas are not really new. However, the scope of lean and lean manufacturing principles have significantly shifted. Now, it is...
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[VIDEO] Lean Manufacturing and Respecting People For Success
It is all about the people. You can have all the tools, principles and practices of lean and lean manufacturing down pat, but you are finding success elusive! Your most valuable asset is the people of...
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Kaizen Methodology For Boosting Personal Performance
Are you feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Not really a surprise for many, considering the demands on our lives in this digital age. We are spending more time at work than any other generation in...
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[VIDEO] Take Kaizen Home and Be More Successful
Kaizen is the Japanese word for “improvement.” In business, Kaizen refers to activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees, from the CEO to the assembly line workers. It...
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Importance of Mistake Proofing in the Construction Industry
The importance of quality control and good results is very important in the construction industry. It’s critical to ensure that a building project is completed properly and that it doesn’t violate any...
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3 Examples of Design of Experiments (DOE) Methodology in Practice
Using the design of experiments method (DOE) is a great way to determine what factors are in control of the final output of your processes. It’s a good methodology for establishing all relevant...
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Applying Process FMEA in the Automotive Industry
Many of the techniques and methodologies in the Lean/Six Sigma area have their roots in the automotive industry. While failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) does not originate directly from there,...
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Applying Poka-Yoke in the Manufacturing Industry
Poka-yoke is a great way to improve the reliability of systems operated by humans, and minimize the error rate in their work. Of course, it’s impossible to prevent all types of mistakes completely,...
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Kano Analysis: A Helpful Tool in Market Research
Have you ever found your business stuck in a state where no matter what you do and how much effort the whole organization is putting towards improving its current product, things don’t seem to go...
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