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Variation

October 10, 2024

Variation is the enemy! It can introduce waste and errors into a process. The more variation, the more errors. The...

Process Mapping

October 10, 2024

A process map is a tool that graphically shows a process’s inputs, actions, and outputs in a clear, step-by-step map...

Benchmarking

October 10, 2024

Photo by Rich Moffit Benchmarking is an improvement process in which a company measures its current methods and performance, comparing...

Agile

October 9, 2024

Agile is an iterative and incremental project management methodology. In other words, the Agile approach aims to deliver small, incremental...

SWOT Analysis

October 9, 2024

What is SWOT Analysis? SWOT analysis is a technique used in Six Sigma to evaluate a project or an entire...

Genichi Taguchi

October 9, 2024

Genichi Taguchi Genichi Taguchi contributed several important concepts to the field of quality. These include the Taguchi Loss Function and...

History of Six Sigma Study Guide

October 9, 2024

The IASSC, Villanova, and ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt exams all require knowledge of the Founding Fathers of Six Sigma...

Business Assessment Process

October 9, 2024

A business assessment process is a continual cycle. In it, you look at your current situation, where you want to...

Hoshin Kanri

October 9, 2024

Hoshin Kanri is a management method that arose in Japan after World War 2. Because it was extremely effective, it...

Deploying Six Sigma to an Enterprise

October 9, 2024

Deploying Six Sigma management to an entire company can be daunting. You need to change how people work at every...