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The DMAIC is one of Six Sigma’s most effective methodologies for solving a problem. It consists of five steps, which are Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. In this article, we’re going to talk about the Analyze phase – the third phase of DMAIC. Specifically, we’re... Continue Reading

In 2017, Global Project Management Survey Pulse reported that 12% of global organizations were categorized as under-performers. The list included organizations from a variety of industries, from the government to information technology to financial firms. The survey summarised... Continue Reading

Defects occur in every industry, including the finance industry. And Six Sigma is about reducing defects to 3.4 for every million opportunities. That may seem ambitious, but Six Sigma makes it possible. And for an organization’s finance department, where the margin for error... Continue Reading

For many, the journey to becoming an expert in Six Sigma is getting certified as a Green Belt or higher. But today, we gonna talk about how being a Six Sigma Green Belt holder will allow you to take on larger challenges and roles in process improvement. A Six Sigma Green Belt... Continue Reading

Six Sigma helps organizations in all industries reduce variation (any result the customer does not expect). In a healthcare setting, patients are the customer, and to reduce variation in their eyes, healthcare providers need to deliver quality care. This can be done by focusing... Continue Reading

 Lean manufacturing relies on many tools, and the 5S is one that is widely used. Basically, it optimizes the work environment and lays the foundation for continuous improvement. A 5S event just follows the Ss in a step-by-step fashing, meaning the entire event can be completed... Continue Reading

Have you heard the term Poka-Yoke and are wondering what it means? It’s quite simple. Poka-Yoke refers to ‘mistake proofing’ or “inadvertent error prevention”.  It’s a Lean manufacturing mechanism designed to prevent mistakes from causing defects to products, services... Continue Reading

  A fishbone diagram can be an invaluable tool in problem analysis. It’s been used for a long time in many industries, and it’s important to understand the benefits it brings to the table. When it comes to uncovering the root cause of a problem and addressing it in a... Continue Reading

Six Sigma is a methodology that has brought significant improvements to many companies in a variety of sectors. And it looks like we’re barely scratching the surface of what’s possible when Six Sigma is applied correctly. Customer service is an area that’s notoriously difficult... Continue Reading