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Six Sigma methodologies can apply in so many different industries. Believe it or not, its philosophies fit very well into the world of pets. How, you ask? Before we dive into specifics, let’s take a look at the big business of pets. It’s not a big secret that just about... Continue Reading

Whether you are interested in Six Sigma, Lean Transformation or specialized training, 6Sigma.us offers the finest in instructors and real world immersion. We also offer standalone online classes that are thorough and highly regarded among the Six Sigma elite.   6Sigma.com was the... Continue Reading

Doctors, accountants, IT pros, and Six Sigma consultants — what do all these professionals do? They continuously upgrade their education. Why? With new evolving business practices, the globalization of industry, and new technologies, there is a need to keep up. Most... Continue Reading

Why get to the root of your business problem? The primary reason is so you can, once and for all, get rid of the problem. As long as the root of the problem exists, you will have the same problem over and over again. So the solution is simple: conduct a root cause analysis (RCA).... Continue Reading

If Lean Six Sigma were to have DNA testing done to determine its genetics, the one gene that would be found in every single member of the Lean Six Sigma genetic pool would be the DMAIC gene. This would include A3 Process of Problem Solving, PDCA. In fact, even  adopted into the... Continue Reading

As you know, Six Sigma invented Voice of Customer tool (VOC) to find out exactly what is important to your customer, or what your customer requires for them to keep coming back to your organization. This is where Six Sigma believes the “value” is measured in your product or... Continue Reading

The 5 Whys is used in the Analyze phase of the Six Sigma template of DMAIC. DMAIC stands for Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control. Finding out the root cause of an issue is its primary focus. Just keep asking “why” and eventually you will discover the root cause. You can use... Continue Reading

This sounds like a game you play, but the term poka-yoke is really a Japanese term and it means “mistake-proofing.” As a quality tool, the concept behind it is that everyone makes mistakes because we are all human. Poka-yoke either eliminates or at the very least greatly reduces... Continue Reading

If everyone applied Six Sigma key principles to their work and personal lives, we would certainly have a less chaotic environment. Many of us are so focused on time that we forget that applying certain Six Sigma principles actually gives us more time. Six Sigma key principles... Continue Reading