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Six Sigma

Will the Six Sigma business strategy work for you? Read more about this method that strives to reduce defects and improve quality. Whether you’re a newbie or a black belt, you’re sure to learn something from Bright Hub PMs collection of articles, tips and templates. Learn the different ways you can use Six Sigma to benefit your own company.

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Control Charts, Lingo and Application

If control tools are indeed the skeleton of a successful project, proper applications of their data are the tendons that hold everything together. Learn now how to …

Project Manager's Guide to Histograms

This comprehensive guide to histograms aims to help those who are still struggling with the logic and purpose of data presented as graphical …

One-Stop Guide to Six Sigma Including Free Tools and Certification

Do you use Six Sigma or is it your ultimate desire to learn more about this methodology? If so, here Bright Hub offers up the very best …

Sample Block Diagram for Kaizen Events

A Kaizen event requires much planning and deliberation. A block diagram that provides a graphic illustration of the process allows for a …

Tips for Tracking the Results of Kaizen: Making Sure Your Improvement Process Works

How do you sustain Kaizen results? Identifying opportunities for improvement and finding ways to improve processes and reduce waste is hard …

Initiate a Kaizen Event: Download a Free Sample of a Kaizen Approval Form

Kaizen or “continuous improvement” is a management philosophy that aims at improving processes by eliminating waste and making work simple, …

A Look at 5S vs. 6S Methodology: Do American Workers Need 6S?

Somewhere along the line a few United States manufacturers have decided the 5S Methodology needs another element—safety. Proponents of the …

Learn More About the Frameworks for Designing Processes Using DFSS

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) consists of a collection of tools, needs-gathering, engineering, statistical methods, and best practices that …

What Are the Lean Six Sigma Levels of Expertise Hierarchy? Explaining Yellow Belts to Master Black Belts

If you’re planning on developing Lean teams, what are the Lean Six Sigma levels of expertise hierarchy? They range from becoming a …

A Review of the Similarities and Difference Between 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams

Getting to the root cause of problems helps in effecting a permanent fix to the issue. Any other method serves only fix the symptoms, and …