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How the Taguchi Method Simplifies Experimental Design and Analysis
Key Points The Taguchi Method is a way of designing experiments to see how they
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Operations Process: The Plan for Your Organization’s Success
Key Points An operations process is a planning method that helps you organize all activities
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Repeatability vs. Precision: What’s the Difference?
Key Points Repeatability is the measurement of variation when a process is done multiple times.
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Introduction To Robust Design (Taguchi Method): Increase Productivity and Customer Satisfaction
Key Points The Taguchi Method emphasizes robust design while considering customer satisfaction. It leverages experience
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The Power of Special Cause Variation: Learning from Process Changes
Key Points Special cause variation refers to any variations outside of control limits. They can
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6W Methodology: Master Problem Analysis With Ease
Key Points The 6W approach uses a series of logical questions to get to the
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Plackett-Burman Experimental Design: When and How to Use It in Your DOE
Key Points The Plackett-Burman design method is one of the most useful tools when you
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Making Sense of the Two-Sample T-Test: Supercharge Your Hypotheses Tests
Key Points A two-sample t-test compares significant or random differences between two samples. It is
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Margin of Error and Confidence Levels: Make the Most of Your Customer Surveys
Key Points The margin of error allows you to use smaller sample sizes when conducting
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Six Sigma Methodology: Using the Five W’s and One H Approach
Key Points The 5W1H Approach is used in problem-solving and process improvement. It is a
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Lead Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
Key Points Lead time is the duration between the start and end of a process.
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Understanding Poka-Yoke: Eliminating Defects with Proactive Measures
Key Points Poka-yoke is designing products with worst-case scenarios already accounted for. There are several
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Case Study: Using Six Sigma in a Non-Six Sigma Culture
Anyone who has worked in manufacturing has probably experienced some level of finger-pointing when shipments
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 2
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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U.S.A.F. Uses Continuous Process Improvement on the B-2 Bomber: Part 1
In this case study, the 509th Maintenance Group of the U.S. Air Force used an
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Project Examples from an LSS Deployment for Cultural Transformation
My company benchmarked against other manufacturing businesses before starting its cultural transformation change. They formed
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Case Study: Increase Revenue by Decreasing Prices
A division of a diversified organization develops and manufactures samples of new drugs for clinical
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The Cost of Customer Misalignment (& How to Fix It)
This consumer products company has a large portfolio of products. Working with key customers, the
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Black Belt vs. Master Black Belt in Six Sigma: What’s the Difference?
What is a Black Belt (BB)? A Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) is a trained
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Lean Six Sigma Certification Levels
Dr. Mikel Harry is often credited with adapting the martial art concept of belt rankings
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Lean Six Sigma Champion Training and Certification
The rock band, Queen, celebrated Champions with these lyrics; “We are the champions…. my friends….And
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt training and certification
Does the term Master Black Belt sound pretty impressive? It should, because it is the
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certification
Will having a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt allow you to break bricks and beat
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is where your more advanced training and certification begins. If
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Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training and Certification
You are ready to start your Lean Six Sigma journey but where do you start?
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Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification
Organizations have been deploying and implementing Lean Six Sigma for decades. Yet, there are still
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and certification
After completing your training and certification for White Belt, your next step might be to
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How the Taguchi Method Simplifies Experimental Design and Analysis
Key Points The Taguchi Method is a way of designing experiments to see how they
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Operations Process: The Plan for Your Organization’s Success
Key Points An operations process is a planning method that helps you organize all activities
Continue reading
The Power of Special Cause Variation: Learning from Process Changes
Key Points Special cause variation refers to any variations outside of control limits. They can
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