Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma is the combination of two methodologies: Lean and Six Sigma, aimed at improving operational performance, reducing defects, and enhancing overall efficiency in processes. These methodologies originated from different sources but share the common goals of minimizing waste, optimizing processes and delivering high-quality outcomes.
The Lean Six Sigma methodology relies on data and statistical analysis to drive decision-making, ensuring changes are based on evidence rather than assumptions. It places a strong emphasis on understanding and meeting customer requirements by delivering products or services with minimal defects and maximum efficiency.
Lean Six Sigma principles are applicable across many industries, and have been successfully implemented in sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, finance and services. Certifications in Lean Six Sigma are also common, indicating proficiency in the methodologies and tools associated with continuous improvement. Read our articles and reports to find out why Lean Six Sigma is still vital in the world of process excellence.
Advice for Change Magic? The Eyes Have It
March 05 by Jeff ColeThe eyes don't lie, writes Jeff Cole in this month's column. Watch carefully where your executive team is focused, and you'll discover some tricks on how to make change management happen yourself....
Breaking Down Functional Silos to Achieve Integrated Process Improvement
March 02 by Process Excellence NetworkJoined Up Thinking for a Connected World Many organisations invest a great deal of effort into greater integration with their customers and suppliers. However, relatively little effort has go...
Sustentabilidade em Lean Seis Sigma
March 02 by Process Excellence NetworkDesafio de manter o Lean Seis Sigma relevante e ativo através do tempo para garantir a sustentabilidade de projetos Com o objetivo de criar uma cultura de melhoria contínua em todos...
PEX Vendor World Series: Insight from the World's Leading Solution Providers
March 02 by Process Excellence Network Editor
Sustaining Results: Why You Should Apply "5S" to the Way You Think
February 27 by Subikash RoySimply implementing the Lean principles of 5S is like running a race, says contributor Subikash Roy. After the race, you win a medal and celebrate, and then, everything is forgotten. So how do you...
In the Name of Science: Process Excellence at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
February 27 by Process Excellence NetworkWhat do process excellence, science and 13 Nobel laureates have in common? Up until recently – not much at all. But Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a US-based government research facili...
A Day in the Life of Director of Process Excellence and Change Management
February 24 by Diane FranciscoHave you ever wanted to know what it would be like to work in a different job or industry within process improvement? PEX Network's twice monthly "A Day in the Life" series continues this week with Di...
Sustainable CI: How to Overcome Common Barriers to Continuous Improvement
February 22 by Process Excellence NetworkCI2 – Continuous Improvement Improved The ability to execute continuous process improvement is a competitive differentiator. Changing customer behaviors and market dynamics mean that bu...
Map, Measure and Improve: 3 Types of Flowcharts for Process Mapping
February 21 by Steven BonacorsiTrying to map the flow of your process before improving it? Here's a primer on the 3 different kinds of flowcharts you can use. Includes step by step instructions on creating Top-Down, Deployment and...
Embrace Big Process Thinking To Drive Business Transformation
February 17 by Connie Moore[inlinead] What will business processes look like in 2020? asks columnist Connie Moore of Forrester Research. Hint: it's big. The five tenets of big process thinking firms will need to be thinking...
The Dangers of Short Term Cost Cutting: An Interview with Brad Power
February 16 by Process Excellence NetworkWith the economy in the doldrums and many companies cautiously approaching the year ahead – cutbacks, layoffs and cost cutting appear to be back on the agenda. But is there a right and a wrong...