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Brain Cells, Hippocampus and…Six Sigma?

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:53:38 +0000

There is strong scientific evidence conducted by researchers at Rockefeller University in New York City that suggests humans keep producing new brain cells in the hippocampus section of the brain throughout their lifetime. The hippocampus part of the brain is responsible for motivation, emotion, learning, and memory. In order for this to happen, we must exercise our brain by learning new things and challenging ourselves.

Since we have a stay-at-home order in most parts of the world, this is an excellent opportunity to check out our exciting virtual classroom training. Come and see our collection of Six Sigma topics you could learn — Six Sigma White Belt Training and Certification Program, Kaizen training, Lean, Introduction to Six Sigma, and many more. This would help your business run more efficiently and effectively, as well as tune up your brain so that you can maintain a sharp and youthful mindset throughout your lifetime.

This is such a simple thing to do for a lifetime of benefits. This same scientifically proven research also adds aerobic exercise of your body. Everyone knows and it is scientifically proven that aerobic exercise increases serotonin production. Serotonin is responsible for mood regulation that also aids in sleep, digestion, and memory. It is basically a feel good neurotransmitter in the body.

Seize the moment and take this time that you are home to exercise both your body and mind by taking Six Sigma virtual classroom classes or our Six Sigma on-demand self-paced online classes. They both will keep your brain producing new brain cells and your hippocampus healthy and young. Oh, and you will learn what Fortune 500 companies have been using for years. It will be a win-win for you and your business.

For more information on our online Six Sigma courses and services, please visit 6sigma.com.

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Online Six Sigma Training Options with 6sigma.com

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:31:35 +0000

It is amazing how far remote learning has progressed, if you haven’t been exposed to it, now is the time. The benefits outweigh any obstacles that could possibly exist. You ask what are the benefits? Well the cost is substantially less than the traditional class, yet the information is exactly the same. You don’t have to fight traffic to get to a separate location, to get the same exact information. There aren’t any lines or reasons to fill up the tank with gas just to get the same exact information.

All you need to do is figure out what type of learner you are. Are you the type that likes the interaction of a teacher who brings the lessons to life and you can ask them to clarify if necessary?

Or…

Are you the type of person who loves to read and the challenge of figuring out things for yourself, by reading it over and over again? Well whichever suits you, we have a Six Sigma training class style just for you. If you love the teacher interaction, then our Virtual Classroom Program is for you. This class is conducted in real-time and the teachers are great.

If you are the type of learner that loves to read and figure things out, then you are the perfect candidate for our Online Self-Paced Classroom Training. This is an on-demand class, where you will have access to the materials from 30, 60, or 90 days depending on the class.

For more information on our Lean Six Sigma training courses and services, please click visit 6sigma.com.

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The DMAIC Process Is Improvement at Its Finest

admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:54:59 +0000

When a business owner decides to implement Six Sigma into the company culture, he or she wants to reap the benefits of Six Sigma. Let’s review the benefits of Six Sigma regarding business practices and processes. A vast improvement of the inner workings of a company will create a successful client/customer base, which translates to your business being successful.

The DMAIC Process

Define: This is when you define the system, the goals and the current data, as well as the projected goals and expectations. Be very specific and clear and include a time frame.

Measure: Do this at the current level. Collect any data that will be relevant to the current issue you want to fix. The more actual data you collect, the more noticeable improvement is likely to show up.

Analyze: Perform this for all the data, and show cause and effect. Conduct a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and show all data to support and ensure all possible actions for improvement have been taken.

Improve: Using tools such as Poka Yoke as well as mistake proofing using data to support your claims. Do test runs and conduct a pilot run to support improvement.

Control: Continuously monitor to ensure any corrections needed are immediately taken care of.

Benefits of Implementing Six Sigma

Reducing or completely eliminating variances and errors. Consistency in the product or service is what is key. This is also at the core of Six Sigma strategies, it is the reason Six Sigma exists.
Maintaining high quality. Six Sigma methods and tools were created to help companies find the root of the problem. Tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Chart, Fishbone Diagram and 5 Whys are a great way to find the root causes once and for all.
Focus and compliance on standards. Six Sigma’s main focus is on quality standards. Many businesses are in industries that have compliance with other regulatory agencies, such as OSHA and Six Sigma, that lines up with their quality standards.
Continuous education and training. Six Sigma puts emphasis on continuous education, and the Six Sigma culture feels that training and ongoing education is very important for the success of a company, regardless of the industry it serves.

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6Sigma.com Is Your One Stop for Six Sigma Education

admin — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:02:36 +0000

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 first Six Sigma education providers to offer the first two weeks of the Green Belt and Black Belt together. We are one of the few organizations to provide a Master Black Belt program. One can start with our White, Yellow, Green, or four week Black Belt and eventually be Master Black Belt certified. Our instructors are Master Black Belts with real world experience, sharing their knowledge and top skills that students can apply and use in their organizations.

Did you know our Lean training classes are available as a Lean Introduction or as a Lean Agent program? The Lean Agent provides the ability to be Lean certified. In addition, students have the option to add our Lean Agent program to any of our Six Sigma options to achieve a Lean Six Sigma training or certification option. Our Lean programs are conducted by true Lean experts with proven knowledge. We have been running our Lean programs since 2005. Like our Six Sigma training, our Lean training is geared toward real world scenarios and learning situations.

From Design for Six Sigma programs conducted online to Minitab training at introductory and advanced levels, we offer specialized programs at all levels. These Six Sigma education programs are also customizable to fit the needs of your company:

For more information on our courses and services, please visit 6sigma.com.

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Doctors, Accountants, IT, and Six Sigma Professionals All Do This

admin — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:11:55 +0000

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 professionals keep going to classes to keep up with the latest changes in their industries. Every year, CPAs have to learn the new laws and regulations that apply to this year’s tax return. They do this so they are current with the latest tax codes and can service their clients properly. True proponents of Six Sigma aren’t any different. Those in set industries that deal in customer service, quality control, manufacturing, and just about anything that has to do with business and making a profit and fulfilling customer requirements need to stay educated.

So new and interesting ways to apply DMAIC to an industry that wasn’t around back when Six Sigma are constantly being created. The good part of this equation is with all the new advancements in technology, the gathering of data that Six Sigma requires is an easy step.

One can compare the importance of constant affiliation with a well-established and reputable Six Sigma organization to a top medical school for research purposes. The process of learning is an important one, and requires constant attention and commitment. When you have an entire community of like-minded professionals, that is genius waiting to happen.

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Lean Six Sigma Helps Rescue Animals!

admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:35:21 +0000

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 used Lean Six Sigma principles to the entire day-to-day operations. With a combination of Lean Six Sigma, standard procedures and best practices, the HSFGS has reduced personnel expenses by 35%.

By using their current software system to track the animal’s length of stay at the shelter through every stage of the process from intake to through adoption, and by making the staff accountable for their section or part of the animal’s stay, they were able to reduce the stay of 45 days to 11 days. The genius of Lean Six Sigma is that by making everyone accountable for their involvement in the process, not only does it encourage teamwork, but everyone feels empowered.

Some of the Lean Six Sigma tools any animal shelter would benefit from include:

Value Stream Mapping: This is a great tool for analyzing the entire day-to-day processes from start to finish. This enables the viewer to visualize where the areas of waste are occurring. This can also catch areas that are producing variances; for example, maybe it is taking too long to cubby clean for an individual.

The 5 Whys: This method can delve into the root cause of an issue or problem. Just keep asking why until you get to a satisfactory answer. Remember, each answer to a different “why” will yield a deeper response.

Poka-Yoke: This is taking a basic step to mistake-proof a specific section of a process. The main requirement is knowing the process that is in question, like the back of your hand. In other words, really specifically knowing where said mistakes are made.

Kaizen: Continuous ongoing small improvements will give amazing results. This is the Japanese word for improvement. This is based on the premise that all levels of staff work together for incremental improvements.

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Learn Lean Six Sigma at Your Organization

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:09:30 +0000

Imagine being taught Lean Six Sigma in your very own organization by a world-renowned Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Our Lean Fundamentals training spans 4 days, with programs available in the United States and around the world. That means that it doesn’t matter where your business or organization is located, we will make all the necessary arrangements to meet your needs at your desired location.

There are no prerequisites required.

The philosophy of Lean Six Sigma is based on the combined principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma approaches. Incorporating the concepts of waste reduction and variation reduction in order to improve productivity, Lean Six Sigma is often used at corporations in order to improve a process that is more efficient and delivers a product to the customer more quickly.

The comprehensive training provides students the ability to:

- Understand areas of opportunity to increase quality and velocity
- Identify the most error-prone, high waste areas of the process
- Understand measurements for engineering situations
- Understand the largest areas to control in maturity frameworks (CMM, ITIL)
- Understand the DMAIC approach for software product engineering, package development or custom deployments
- Promote adoption of Six Sigma & Lean Fundamentals within IT/MIS groups
- Use Six Sigma in Iterative Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC)

The class is designed to extend the capabilities of an IT organization and reinforce the concept of doing more with less. The need to build, manage, and sustain a company’s information is critical, and the course teaches how to do this with Lean Fundamental’s Six Sigma tools and methods.

What You Will Learn In 4 Days of the Lean Fundamentals Program

Lean Flow Method
Six Sigma Overview
Constraint Management
Understanding the Voice of the Customer
Critical Musts in Requirements Gathering
Root Cause Techniques
Failure-Mode Effect Analysis
Six Sigma and CMMi
Lean Software Development
DMAIC in Software Engineering
Software Design in D
Queue Modeling
Quality Function Deployment
Six Sigma in IT Governance & IT Project Management
BPM Foundations
Techniques for Gaining Acceptance

The class also includes foundations of Business Process Management and IT’s role in these programs. For more information on Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals, please go to 6Sigma.com and fill out a request for this class to come to you and your team!

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We Are the Champions…of Six Sigma

admin — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:25:55 +0000

The role of Six Sigma Champion makes the undertaking of a project all the way to its completion much easier. The Six Sigma Champion helps guide the team through the entire process and act as an organizational cheerleader. Here are some of their responsibilities:

Guide and advise Six Sigma teams
Keep the team focused
Remove any roadblocks the team might encounter
Ensure the projects are in agreement with the organization’s strategic plan
Responsible for timely completion of Six Sigma projects

Onsite Six Sigma Champion Training Includes:

How to Get Started with Six Sigma
Six Sigma Highlights
Comprehensive Project Samples
Thorough Project Charter Models
Strategy and Benefits of Six Sigma
Project Selection Process
What is Lean Six Sigma
Capability Analysis
Six Sigma Deployment (How to Select Black Belts)
Creation of Six Sigma Project Metrics
Integration of Lean and Six Sigma
Applying Six Sigma to Business Processes
Tracking and Managing Six Sigma Projects
Managing Change in the Six Sigma Process
Financial Guidelines for Six Sigma Projects

The Six Sigma Champion program provides an overview of what Lean Six Sigma projects are all about and helps leaders pinpoint how to support and integrate Six Sigma implementation into their organization. In addition to picking specific projects, Champions also choose and mentor Lean Six Sigma project leaders, also known as “Belts.” Our program goes beyond traditional training, providing an option that is based on Six Sigma leadership. This course is thorough and accurate because we don’t cut corners with knowledge.

Enrolling in the Champion program provides leaders and executives the opportunity to learn the basics of Lean Six Sigma and the skills necessary to choose worthwhile projects that are based on the mission and goals of the business.

For more information on the Six Sigma Champion program and many others, please visit 6sigma.com.

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Six Sigma Champion Program at 6sigma.com

admin — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:51:17 +0000

It’s a fact that Six Sigma implementation is the first step to working smart towards success in your business. So, are you ready to get started with Six Sigma?

But wait…don’t you want to find out some details on what Six Sigma is all about? Of course you do, and here’s how! Learn about our onsite Six Sigma Champion Training course.

Some of the topics covered include:

How to Get Started with Six Sigma
Six Sigma Highlights
Comprehensive Project Samples
Thorough Project Charter Models
Strategy and Benefits of Six Sigma
Project Selection Process
What is Lean Six Sigma
Capability Analysis
Six Sigma Deployment (How to Select Black Belts)
Creation of Six Sigma Project Metrics
Integration of Lean and Six Sigma
Applying Six Sigma to Business Processes
Tracking and Managing Six Sigma Projects
Managing Change in the Six Sigma Process
Financial Guidelines for Six Sigma Projects

With this course, our Master Black Belt instructors will be available for some one-on-one with groups if they are interested in implementing Six Sigma into their business. This course is one of the most comprehensive for those just starting out in the world of Six Sigma.

We build on the knowledge you’ve already acquired; each course we offer has been time tested. In other words, we have had much success from our students. Many have seen their business grow and become successful, and then they decide to become Master Black Belts. Six Sigma education is a priceless investment that pays high dividends when done correctly.

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VOC and Great Customer Service is a Winning Combination

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:28:54 +0000

We’ve seen it time and time again; a new business opens up, and by the way everything appears, the quality of their product or service seems to be top notch. But after awhile, they go out of business. So what happened?

VOC: One of the Greatest Six Sigma Tools

Voice of the Customer (VOC) could have saved many businesses. If you aren’t pleasing your customer and fulfilling their requirements, you might as well close up shop now. There are many ways you can tap into the psyche of your valuable customers. Here are a couple:

Direct Customer Comments: This can range from simply asking them to write customer letters, emails, and phone calls (feedback reflected through transcripts from call centers). Then there are also the third party websites.

The best information is received from your actual customers that have used your product or service. Their specificity is crucial to your business, and any feedback coming from your customers to your business is gold. As for third party websites, such as Yelp, just make sure they are reputable.

Market Research: You could do a one-on-one interview with your customers, or conduct focus groups with people that are inclined to use your product or service. A good point to remember is if you make this sound too formal, your customer might not want to give up his/her time to answer questions.

Surveys: Sending out surveys by email, or even putting a URL on a receipt so that your customer can go to that link on their computer and take a short survey. The problem is that most of your customers won’t do this, even if you say that there is a chance that they could win something.

Important Note: If you provide excellent customer service, your customer will want to take care of you because he is made to feel like he is very important. Your approach when using the VOC tool is important; if they feel like they are having a conversation with a friend, your customer is more likely to open up and give you a wealth of information.

Learn more about the VOC tool through one of our Lean Six Sigma training classes! Visit 6sigma.com for more information.

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5 Principles of Lean Manufacturing

admin — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:58:26 +0000

The principles of lean manufacturing have been benefiting many businesses for years now. From reducing waste to detecting errors on the factory floor, these main principles of guide the business practices of many of today’s major organizations, such as Nike, John Deere, and Intel.

This infographic outlines five of the major principles found in lean manufacturing, including:

Specify value as perceived by the customer
Identify the steps in the value stream for the product
Make the processes flow without interruption
Let the customer pull value from the product
Strive for perfection

Interested in applying these lean principles to your organization? Contact us at 6sigma.com for more information!

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The Story of Lean and the 7 Wastes

admin — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:29:19 +0000

Lean is a methodical approach for eliminating waste in everyday processes so that every step in the process adds value to the customer.

The 7 Wastes

Overproduction: This is when you manufacture a product that might not get used right away; you are manufacturing it on spec that you will need it. This is a tremendous amount of waste in storage costs, spending too much in material when it isn’t necessary, not to mention manpower. The goal is to only schedule and produce what is needed and can be shipped out and sold immediately.

Defects: Can be very costly as having to remanufacture a product that has already been made incorrectly can really affect your company’s bottom line. These unnecessary costs also include having to re-inspect products and additional work that doesn’t add value to the product that should have been correct in the first place.

Transportation: This is waste in the movement of material that doesn’t add value to the product. This happens when process layout is not good; for example, they are too far in distance between operations/tasks in the processes. Multiple storage locations due to overproduction could also lead to transportation issues.

Waiting: This is any idle time that is wasted in waiting or if the person doing the process is slow and the machine involved keeps running its cycles. If the processes that are interdependent are not synchronized, waste will occur in time and production costs.

Inventory: This is inventory that is considered excess stock, and work that has yet to be completed that is in excess of the required. Continuous flow is needed so that unnecessary inventory does not accumulate.

Motion: This is any motion of a person or equipment that does not add value to the end product. This is due to poor layout that makes excessive bending, walking or reaching when working the processes.

Over-Processing: This is putting unnecessary effort or more into a product than is valued by the customer. For example, painting or polishing unseen areas is considered waste because it is deemed not important to a customer if the area is unseen. To avoid this a clear specification of acceptable standards is necessary.

Interested in learning more about Lean methodologies? Learn about out our Lean Fundamentals program today!

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Bring on the New Year with 6Sigma.com

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:57:21 +0000

As Six Sigma has become pervasive among major corporations, the financial benefits for these companies become more and more evident. With that said, our classes fill up fast! There are very few training offerings where you can actually see the financial benefits shortly after you take the course.

As a way of celebrating in the New Year, taking one of our popular courses would a great idea for yourself as well as your business.

Go to 6sigma.com and check all the classes we are offering. Whatever your need is, we offer a class just for you. All certifications offered are trusted and accepted certifications. No matter where you live in the world, we have a class for you.

We offer expert training and certifications in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Lean Six Sigma expert training and certification.

The training and knowledge you will receive will help you organize your time not only in your company, but can also be applied in your everyday life. That is the beauty of Six Sigma: it is versatile. Once you understand how it works, you will have more time for productive activities that bring more financial benefits.

We have courses that are one day commitments or some that are a few days, depending on the course. All our instructors have used Six Sigma methodology in the real world, so our instructors are the real deal. For more information call us at 855.674.4622 or go to 6sigma.com.

Happy New Year from the staff at 6Sigma.com!

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