I reached out to the broader Lean Six Sigma community to find out how they’re putting their collective skills to use during the COVID-19 fallout. I wanted to hear from them for myself, but also to bring that wisdom to our learners. This group is experiencing the pandemic in different…
When thinking about mining, most people think about gold. Miners dig and dig to reach that rich vein or strain through endless pans of water to collect those glistening flecks. The idea is to keep mining until you literally hit pay dirt. That same analogy applies to "Process Mining," searching…
Twice per year, over 20 employees across the DLA's (Defense Logistics Agency) five supply chains receive Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training. The goal of the training is to promote a culture of continuous process improvement. Attendees were required to attend the 40-hour class and pass the test with a…
Traditionally, everyone in the process improvement world references the Seven Basic Quality Tools which were promoted by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa back in the 1950s. Dr. Ishikawa was influenced by Dr. Deming, another quality great, and these are still a very good set of quality tools. But times have changed and…
A process map is an important part of any Lean Six Sigma project – it helps communicate the process at the center of your project and guides you to specific areas of focus. There are a number of choices available, and choosing the right map helps to clarify your efforts.…
A Flow Chart is a step-by-step diagram that shows the activities needed to complete a process. Creating a Flow Chart is one of the first steps in a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project.
How often have you worked on fixing what seemed like an obvious problem but found yourself frustrated with how much time you had to spend convincing others it was worth solving? Have you ever sponsored a Black Belt, a Green Belt or a Lean practitioner in solving a process issue…
A Process Map is a step-by-step diagram that shows the activities needed to complete a process. Creating a Process Map is one of the first steps in a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project. For a better understanding of the Process Map and an overview of Lean Six Sigma, check out…