Ready to start making a positive, measurable improvement in your home or workplace? Here is a list of successful, easy to understand ways to apply 5S to inspire you to build your problem-solving muscles. 5S Applications How to Apply 5S: Dishpit Hell How to Apply 5S: Elementary School Classroom How…
Whether at work or at home, Lean Six Sigma can help you solve problems efficiently and effectively. Here's an example of a Lean Six Sigma project outside of work where blood sugar is reduced and controlled using the DMAIC methodology. Operational Definition(s): What to Know Before Getting Started A1C A1C…
Lean Six Sigma isn't just beneficial for business – it works great at home and in life! Here's an example of how one family reduced their carbon footprint and saved money. What Is a Carbon Footprint? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "carbon footprint" refers to the amount of greenhouse gases emitted…
Lean Six Sigma isn't just beneficial at work or for businesses, it makes life easier and more enjoyable at home, too! Here are a few great ways to use Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools at home every day. 1. Our knife drawer has its own Shadow Board. This helps…
A Java developer asked how he could apply Six Sigma to the software development environment. There seems to be a lot more written content about Scrum production than there is about Lean Six Sigma, and this is what the Java developer also saw. So, can the Java developer apply Lean…
In 2011, Los Angeles County’s Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Dean C. Logan, had a vision of his department becoming a leader in customer service. He chose to use the methodology of Lean Six Sigma to help make that vision a reality. A six member team was formed and given the green light…
The “To Be” or Future State of the process is a critical component of the Lean methodology and the Value Stream mapping exercise. It is a powerful exercise that strokes the imagination and helps break free from the current inhibitors of the current state which are contributing to any one…
Lean County, USA is where everything runs just fine. Actually, things are more than just fine; they are fast, friendly, and efficient. In Lean County, you can order your birth certificate online and get it delivered to you the next day. And if you’re in need of food stamps, you can…
5S is a fundamental pillar of a Lean deployment. The 5S exercise captures core principles of the Lean philosophy that facilitate the extension and development of a lasting lean implementation. Think of it as the foundation upon which a house is built upon. While some think of it as a…