Aravind Miya, Head of Lean at Bosch India is excited to implement Bosch's lean production system within Indian corporates through partnership with BMGI, a global management consulting firm. Having recently conducted a program on 'Lean Transformation', it had been noted that it was well received with participants from organizations such…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of January 9, 2017. Aiming for the Dot? Fly Marks the Spot! Originating from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the early 1990s and now a popular fixture in men's rooms across…
Used in almost every setting from multinational corporations, distribution, government, to small private companies, the pedestal/bench grinder tool remains among the top 10 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited violations. But by combining Job Hazard Analysis, Six Sigma Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Pareto, and Lean Autonomation, safety risks…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of January 2, 2017. Effective & Efficient Results With UC San Diego Extension’s Lean Six Sigma Program Through the Lean Six Sigma program offered through UC San Diego Extension, students…
Toyota’s approach to visual management, or Floor Management Display Systems (FMDS), includes the six elements of creating FMDS. Starting with Visual Standards, data and abnormalities should jump out and drive effective meetings to ensure pre-conditions for production. System Priorities drive daily plans and fulfill ideal plans. Section Management drives effective…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of May 23, 2016. Modern Maintenance Manager: Cutting Waste in the Shop A small decision at the King's County Riyerson Base bus maintenance shop in Seattle, Washington has eliminated 40…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of February 15, 2016. Interview: Mayor Greg Fischer On What Louisville Does Right Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky shares his thoughts on what makes Louisville a great city. In…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of December 28, 2015. Army Veteran's Discipline Cuts Used-Car Recon Time In Half Greenway Automotive dealerships in Orlando, Florida is lucky to have Anthony Martinez, Army Veteran, as a lead…
Here are our top picks for Lean Six Sigma success stories and news from around the web for the week of December 14, 2015. Lawson Products CEO Talks Lean Six Sigma Lawson Products uses Lean Six Sigma to systematically remove waste and defects from their processes. In addition to the…
Sometimes being a process improvement expert is a curse, especially when you’re the customer receiving bad service from an organization. In the midst of experiencing the bad service, do you ever start to analyze why the process is so poorly designed? I want to share a story from my own…