Project Management
How Green Belts Can Help Ensure The Success Of Six Sigma Projects
Most businesses fail to realize that Six Sigma quality levels can be achieved even without having to hire the services of Black Belts.
Although easily possible, they somehow just fail to accept the thought that if proper training is provided, Green Belts can achieve the same level of success made possible by their more esteemed […]
Steps To Successful Six Sigma Project Selections
A well-defined and disciplined approach is necessary for successful project selection. A wrong selection will be an absolute waste of your efforts, as there will be no expected improvement. You will encounter more roadblocks than the results you wish to achieve.
Depending upon the type of business you carry out and the magnitude of your operations, […]
Six Sigma Projects In The Human Resources Department
The Human Resource department is suited in two ways for Six Sigma projects. One is implementation of a project in the HR activities, and the second is the involvement of the HR department in carrying out some of the activities in the execution of Six Sigma project at the organizational level.
It has to be […]
The Role Of Software Systems In Six Sigma Implementations
You may be tempted to give all the credit to the expertise and skills of Six Sigma professionals such as Black Belts, but what you probably do not realize is that most of their decisions related to quality improvements are in fact based on the collected statistical data.
Sometimes, personal experiences and gut feelings can […]
Key Technologies For Lean Process Improvement
Introduction - key technologies
The Internet as a tool has helped in process improvement efforts, the Lean way. Lean techniques rely on process cycle efficiency (PCE) as a measure of process execution speed. PCE is calculated as amount of value added time from total elapsed time.
A Lean process will have a PCE of 25 or […]
Effective Project Management With Six Sigma
Many companies are searching for a system that would enable them to achieve this goal. They are even seen to be combining systems like Total Quality Management, Total Quality Control and Six Sigma. One combination, which has promising results, is that of Project Management with Six Sigma.
There are various stages in project management where Six […]
Adding Value To Content Of Six Sigma Project Charters
A well-drafted charter is often the deciding factor for the success or failure of the project.
However, there are some other areas of consideration critical to the success of a Six Sigma project.
Does The Project Detract From Value Being Given To Customers?
With the existing set of processes, the company may be giving value to the customer. […]
Basics Of Lean Six Sigma Training
Providing Lean Six Sigma training is something that needs to be done in the prescribed manner, especially if the desired results are to be achieved.
What is even more important is to select the right candidates for the training, obviously because not everyone can learn the technicalities involved in Lean Six Sigma implementations.
Here are […]
HR And Six Sigma - An Unlikely Pair That Works
The deciding factor for the success of Six Sigma is to have the right people for the right projects. Human resource (HR) professionals are capable of finding the right people. HR can be involved with the Six Sigma projects for varied reasons. By familiarizing them with Six Sigma and giving them basic knowledge on various […]
8 Basics Of Lean Six Sigma For Manufacturing Firms
To achieve sustained and tangible growth, it is crucial for companies to embrace Lean Six Sigma for manufacturing.
Six Sigma is a philosophy of doing business by focusing to eliminate defects, reducing waste and increasing speed. Six Sigma tools are used to improve processes in all the departments like Sales, Marketing, Production, Administration, and so on. […]
