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  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

The agriculture industry has been enjoying a lot of popularity in recent years. A lot of focus has fallen onto it from many sides, as world leaders are actively trying to address some of the issues looming on the horizon. At the same time, demands have been growing steadily. The... Continue Reading

To ensure that team members are productive – putting their time and resources to good use – during a Kaizen event, they need the right tools. However, doing this is no easy task since Six Sigma has many tools. But this is important, considering that pulling it off will lead to... Continue Reading

Sometimes, problems can be stubborn and refuse to completely disappear despite trying different things. They just keep coming back in one way or the other. It is at this point that it is important to understand that the reason the problem keeps happening, again and again, is... Continue Reading

When a problem or issue surfaces in quality management the set of tools and techniques used to get to the bottom of it are essentially part of Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Although some people prefer to take a freestyle approach to problem-solving, RCA’s tools make the whole... Continue Reading

There will be a point in time when you could use a change in your career. If you make the change, it could propel your career forward, whether you’re looking to get a promotion or a better job. However, current or potential employers are going to want to see proof that you are... Continue Reading

Six Sigma has benefits that make it an essential process improvement methodology no matter the industry. However, the origins and popularity of Six Sigma are in the manufacturing industry. For instance, it has seen tremendous success in adding value to production processes,... Continue Reading

Lean is commonly associated with things like production chains and industrial work. But the reality is that it’s a very general methodology that can be applied to a number of different situations. If your job involves producing anything that can be optimized in any way, you stand... Continue Reading