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How can service companies improve the customer experience in 2019? Peter Peterka, founder and CEO of Global Six Sigma LP, was recently interviewed on this topic for Vonigo, a business management software that helps service companies streamline their operations and run their... Continue Reading

So let’s review exactly what Kaizen is. Kaizen is the Japanese word for improvement. When referring to business, Kaizen means continuous improvement, thus activities done within a business that involve small continuous improvements for maximum results. Kaizen was brought into the... Continue Reading

There isn’t a doubt that Six Sigma methodologies can improve the current educational system. We know a support system is involved in making this happen, but if the powers that be don’t feel they are being heard, then the support system will not succeed. This opens up the topic of... Continue Reading

The Three Musketeers must have all been certified Six Sigma Black Belt Masters; as their saying goes, “All for one and one for all!” Lack of support is the number one reason objectives aren’t met when using Six Sigma. Usually, that also means lack of knowledge. Team members,... Continue Reading

With all the animal rescues that seem to be increasing in numbers, you’d think that every animal rescue would use the example of William Brown III, the CEO of Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Brown used Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and reduce variation. Basically, Brown... Continue Reading

You’ve heard the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Six Sigma’s core belief is that every team member (employee) is uniquely responsible for the success of the company.  Every team member should be acknowledged for a job well done; this alone lifts morale and creates... Continue Reading

The healthcare industry suffers from its own malaise; it incurs losses of more than $2.4 million a year due to medical errors, and another $17 billion from excess charges per year. This is one industry that could really benefit from using Lean Six Sigma tools. Many healthcare... Continue Reading

The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) is excited to announce its first series of free webinars for 2019. Register and reserve your seat today! ISSSP is the answer to creating a Lean Six Sigma global team! All members of ISSSP subscribe to the highest... Continue Reading

Imagine you’re at work. Your place of employment doesn’t subscribe to the methodologies of Six Sigma, but you need to communicate a possible solution to a problem. If you aren’t senior management or in an advisory position, you will need to be concise and make your point clear... Continue Reading