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.
Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction at Generali
May 25 by Paul Ruggier“Operational efficiency will enable us to cut unnecessary costs and re-invest freed-up resources in the technology needed to better both customer journey and customer satisfaction,” says Paul Ruggier,...
Lockheed Martin On Their Award Winning Process Excellence Program
May 24 by Laura TruaxAmerican aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin won PEX Network’s award for “Best Process Excellence Program Over 2 years” earlier this year. In this interview, Laura Truax, Enterprise Exc...
Why Perfect Solutions Aren’t Always the Right Answer
May 17 by Lisa Norcross“100% of the 50% right solution is better than 0% of the 100% right solution,†says Lisa Norcross, Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence, at European ener...
Easy-to-build Workflows and Forms for Dummies
May 16 by Process Excellence Network EditorBusinesses need agility and flexibility to stay competitive. The rapid pace of modernization is increasingly driving organizations toward business process transformation to achieve process excellence...
Easy-to-build Workflows and Forms for Dummies
May 16 by Process Excellence Network EditorBusinesses need agility and flexibility to stay competitive. The rapid pace of modernization is increasingly driving organizations toward business process transformation to achieve process excellence...
5 ways a Trump or Clinton Government Could Practice Kaizen to "Heal" Obamacare
May 16 by Martina SimonWhat is Obamacare?Obamacare is the media-adopted name for a law passed by President Obama in 2010, to reform the healthcare system in America. Its official name is The Patient Protection and Affordabl...
The Process of Process Management – Strategy Execution in a Digital World
May 16 by Process Excellence Network EditorOrganizations need to consider scores of ever-shifting factors: from demographic changes, capital availability and legal regulations, to technological innovations and digitization. A systematic and st...
How Automated Process Management Can Drive Improved Customer Relationships Webinar On-demand
May 13 by Process Excellence Network Editor[inlinead]In this webinar United Concordia will share their story on how they managed through process management to drive improved customer relationships in a highly regulated environment where they s...
Hansei: Continuously Engaging People in Improvement
May 12 by Subikash RoyWe all agree that it is important for businesses to improve and continuously evolve – whether you call this Kaizen, Lean, TQM, TPM or any of the other plethora of methodologies. But for decades we hav...
Time to Put People at the Center of Process Excellence
May 10 by Marc KohlerProcess excellence initiatives have long focused on driving operational efficiency, improving quality and reducing costs. But, many in the industry, acknowledge that merely focusing on the technical s...
Create a Continuous Loop Quality Program Across Your Enterprise
May 05 by Process Excellence Network EditorAre you still using random, after-the-fact reviews or departmental audits to determine the quality of the service you deliver?Download this helpful ebook to discover how the latest technology can help...
How Automated Process Management Can Drive Improved Customer Relationships
May 04 by Process Excellence Network
Discover how automated process management can drive efficiency and improve business performance in our engaging webinar. Join us to learn more!
