The Obstacle Parking Lot is a list created by Continuous Improvement practitioners to capture unresolved issues, sources of variation, and other problems that prevent a specific process from operating as well as it should. This list is used as a reference tool for coaches who are working with problem solvers…
True North is a term that originated recently with Toyota and refers to the ideal or "goal state"—where a company is headed. The idea is for the company to follow the path to its "True North"—achieving its vision and mission—like a hiker would follow a compass needle. By embracing Continuous…
Now Accepting Entries for 2020! Process Improvement is another way of saying "Success Story." But not all successes are created equal. Some involved more struggle. Some involved truly elegant solutions. Some saved piles of cash. Some saved human lives. GoLeanSixSigma.com's 2019 Project Of the Year is based on data collected…
Toyota's 8 Steps for Practical Problem Solving are rooted in Walter Shewhart's (and Dr. Deming's) PDCA Cycle (Plan Do Check Act). Toyota expanded on "Plan" with Steps 1-5 whereas "Do-Check-Act" correspond with Steps 6, 7 and 8. Both systems are based on the Scientific Method and help support a culture…
They're delivering a one-two punch to defects. They're ridding the earth of process waste. They're on the front lines delivering customer service perfection. They're in leadership striving to make a difference in the world. They're kicking process improvement butt! The Wonder Women of Quality are here! This month in the…
Did you know Dr. Kano was a student of Dr. Ishikawa? Did you know Dr. Kano was still with us? Does he know everyone still uses the Kano Model? Would that be a delighter for Dr. Kano? Inquiring minds want to know! This November marks Noriaki Kano’s 79th birthday (we’re…
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Robert Fagan, a contracting officer with the Clothing and Textiles (C&T) team, is crediting a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Course for giving him the tools to complete a process improvement project for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. After completing the Green Belt Training & Certification, Fagan found…
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My favorite holiday, Halloween, is almost here. Are you ready for trick-or-treaters? Need candy? Well even if you aren’t ready, Costco Wholesale Industries (CWI) has been busy packaging Halloween candy in their packaging facilities for the last 3 months. Costco’s two packaging facilities serve all their locations worldwide. The San…