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Here at 6sigma.com we’re always about learning and improving. After all, we practice the principles of Six Sigma on a daily basis! With that said, we thought we would take a look back at our most popular blog posts for 2018. Whether you’re a first time student just... Continue Reading

So how do you create a Value Stream Map (VSM)? The first step is to identify exactly what value is from the point of view of the customer. In other words, it’s the customer who specifies what they deem as being value in your product or service. Here are a view basic steps in... Continue Reading

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we were inspired to use our handy Lean Six Sigma methodology. So what is the best Lean Six Sigma methodology to ensure great Thanksgiving Day festivities? It’s the PDCA cycle of course! This is also known as Deming Cycle.  It’s broken... Continue Reading

The absolute most important part of any business is the customer. Without the customer, why even have a business? Yet many businesses and companies fail to ask the customer what their requirements are for them to be satisfied in said product or service. This one action is very... Continue Reading

Let’s talk about Sigma Quality Level. This is a guide that is used to measure how often the defects will probably occur. We are including a generic table of Sigma Performance Levels, from One to Six Sigma. We’ve outlined the Sigma Level Table below: This table shows that... Continue Reading

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is to one of the most important tools for getting rid of an issue once and for all. Yet, most people don’t get to the root cause of the issue, since most problems are recurring ones. You could say that a recurring problem remains this way because fixing... Continue Reading

Believe it or not, there are basic Six Sigma tools that everyone can use. Many of you have seen these tools being used in everyday life. Perhaps you get inserts in your electricity bills showing you how much electricity you are using compared to either last month or last year.... Continue Reading

Whether you’re just starting out in your educational journey or a lifelong learner, it is good to have systems in place for learning new material. Why not consider integrating the DMAIC template into your studies? This simple template is the most powerful tool to use for focused... Continue Reading

Quality is everything for Six Sigma, and quality starts off with giving the customer what they require. If what you are doing isn’t in accordance to what the customer deems as important to the finished product or service, then it is a waste of resources. In fact, Six Sigma’s... Continue Reading