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Why should I get certified in Lean Six Sigma and what will the certification do for me?

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There are many people that get their certification for a few reasons: First, the individual’s company is embarking on a Lean journey or Continuous Improvement Initiative and wants the employees to get certified. So, in this case, you would be supporting the wishes of your organization by doing so. Second,…

Am I able to use Lean Six Sigma in the aerospace industry?

Carol Knight-Wallace

Absolutely! In fact, Boeing actively applies Lean Six Sigma to its processes, as do many of its suppliers. See this recent article from “Global Manufacturing.” The story proclaims that “In 1998 it took Boeing 71 days to assemble its 777 aircraft – today it takes just 37. . . .the aerospace giant also managed to shave…

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What are the applications of Lean Six Sigma in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, specifically related to commercial analysis and market forecasting?

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There have been huge improvement efforts in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries over the last decade. There are countless hospitals, healthcare providers, and insurance companies implementing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. As a matter of fact, IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) has lots of examples of applications. Please check: www.ihi.org. Regarding your specific processes, the…

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How do I select the sample method and statistical distribution for statistical analysis?

Jef Spencer

The question you submitted, “How Do I Select The Sample Method And Statistical Distribution For Statistical Analysis?” is really a multi-part question: Recommended sample method (random or systematic with or without stratification) Likely data distribution the sample came from (normal or non-normal) Best method to analyze the sample data (which depends on the answers to…

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