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Hybrid vs. Remote Work Compared
Key Points Hybrid work relies on some remote and in-person days. Remote work is 100%
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7 Best Examples of Design Thinking
Key Points Design thinking is an approach centered on the customer, first and foremost. It
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Improved Executive Decision Making Using the Six Thinking Hats
In the heart of downtown, Apex Bank was known for its strong community ties and
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Evaluating Promotional Approaches at This Pharma Company Saved Over $700,000
Background MegaPharma (fictitious name), a global pharmaceutical company, sought to optimize its promotional strategies to
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The 6 Best Industries and Projects to use FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Key Points FMEA is an approach to rooting out and remediating failures. It requires a
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Fishbone Diagrams: How to Diagnose Process Problems
Key Points Fishbone diagrams are instrumental in problem-solving. Fishbone diagrams aren't detailed by design but
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Combining the Harada Method with Other Techniques (Kaizen, Lean, SMART, etc.)
Key Points Structured Goal Achievement: The Harada Method’s ambitious goal setting can be enhanced by
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How Takashi Harada Created The Harada Method To Elevate Athletes, and Business
Key Points From Coaching to a Universal Success Framework: Takashi Harada, originally a track and
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Real-Life SIPOC Examples in Manufacturing
Key Points SIPOC diagrams can be used in any industry. They excel in manufacturing, especially
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Is SIPOC Still Relevant? 9 Alternatives
Key Points SIPOC diagrams are high-level overviews of the various components of a process. There
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How AI Can Be Used in the DMAIC Process
Key Points Enhanced Data Collection and Analysis - AI improves data collection in the Measure
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Productivity Target: Reaching Your Goals
Key Points Productivity targets are a set of expected outputs from a given input. Expectations
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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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7 Best Examples of Design Thinking
Key Points Design thinking is an approach centered on the customer, first and foremost. It
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Productivity Target: Reaching Your Goals
Key Points Productivity targets are a set of expected outputs from a given input. Expectations
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Quality Program Report (QPR): Guaranteeing You Hit the Mark
Key Points A QPR is a report created to show whether or not a product
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