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[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the practice of continuous improvement and is based on the...
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[VIDEO] The TAKT Time of Manufacturing
Takt time is the pace of production that aligns production with customer demand. Simply put, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order to fill your customer orders. It is a key concept...
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[VIDEO] The Tale of the Seven Wastes
The elimination of waste in processes is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any business. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a good or service. There...
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Holiday Greetings from the Shmula Team
Happy Holidays from the Shmula Team As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape Shmula. It’s been an exciting a year for all! We...
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1913: Henry Ford and the Moving Assembly Line
Henry Ford is a name which will forever remain etched into the halls of fame of the automobile industry. His outstanding achievements across business and production to create a product for the masses...
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Understanding Lean vs Six Sigma When to Choose Which One
Six Sigma and the Lean approach both have essentially the same goals. While lean experts attribute the waste to the unnecessary steps in the production phases that do not significantly add value to...
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Value and Lean Is About Focusing on ‘The Five’
A lean thinking organization understands customer value and focuses all its processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide absolute value to the customer. It encourages the...
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[VIDEO] The Five Principles of Lean
The cornerstone of any organization is based on efficiency and value to the customer. A lean thinking organization uses five simple principles to ensure it understands the true value of the customer...
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Future Trends for Six Sigma
Six Sigma has come a long way since it was first conceptualized. It has been constantly evolving and is likely to grow more in the coming years. The methodology provides a vast playground for those...
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Applications of Six Sigma Methods in Project Management
Six Sigma is a very widely used methodology that can help reduce defects in business processes and catalyze higher operational efficiency. Six Sigma methods find numerous applications in project...
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Acheson J. Duncan: Contributions to The Theory of Quality Control
Acheson Johnston Duncan (September 24, 1904 – January 7, 1995) a native of Leonia, New Jersey, was a statistician and critically acclaimed personality in the field of quality control. He received his...
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Lean Six Sigma Partnership Explained
One of the most common questions in quality circles is what is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma. The term Lean Six Sigma is often more confusing than clarifying. Both Six Sigma and Lean are...
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[VIDEO] Understanding Lean Six Sigma
Is it Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma? What is Lean then? These can be some of the most confusing questions that can be asked when trying to understand quality processes. Understanding the differences and...
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Eli Whitney: Contributions to The Theory of Process Improvement
Early Life Eli Whitney was born in 1765, the year of the Stamp Act, in Westborough, Massachusetts. He witnessed and grew up during the uproarious years of the revolution in America. Despite being the...
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Edward Deming: Contributions to the Theory of Process Improvement
Career Snapshot and Milestones Edward Deming, born in Iowa in 1900, was a trained physicist with a doctorate from Yale University in 1928. His previous degrees were from the University of Wyoming and...
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How to Streamline Quality Management Using Six Sigma
Six Sigma is an incredibly powerful tool and a set of techniques that can help businesses improve their processes by identifying and eliminating the causes of defects. Ultimately, the tools aim to...
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[VIDEO] What Are You Willing to Give Up?
Breaking down silos and digging out the old entrenched habits in an organization can be a painful challenge. It really does take grit and determination to start making real change. It takes...
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[VIDEO] Breaking the Rules On the Way Up
Are we really preparing leaders for the future? For decades, leadership styles have been cut from the same mold. The way you act, interact and even dress have been outlined and detail in many ‘how-to’...
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Shigeo Shingo and His Contributions to Total Quality Control
Dr. Shigeo Shingo is a name highly respected amongst engineers and the scores of people currently associated with quality control across industries. He is said to have attained Kaizen, the Japanese...
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Taiichi Ohno: Contributions to Process Improvement
Taiichi Ohno, popularly known as the pioneer of the Toyota Production System was born in Dalian, China in 1912. He graduated from the Nagoya Technical High School in Japan and joined Toyoda Spinning...
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