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Here is another simple but ever effective tool for improving the way you do business. Many call this a “Lean” tool, which it is, but I like to think of it as a great effective Six Sigma technique that many time needs to be a “Go Do” in areas where things are really cluttered.
What is 5S’s you ask? It is a 5 step process use to arrange work areas to optimize performance and safety. The 5S’s are: Sort, Simplify, Sweep, Standardize and Sustain. These simple fives steps, if done right, ca
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Measure is the second step of the Six Sigma five step process DMAIC. The objectives of Measure are two fold. First is, using GEMBA, factually understand the existing process. For those that have not heard of GEMBA it means “go see” and in Six Sigma we use the term to imply that you need to get up and go out to the process that you are going to improve and actually “see” what is really happening. You ca
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Define is the first step of the Six Sigma five step process DMAIC. The objectives of Define are two fold. First is to define the issue (problem) and the real need to improve it (The Burning Platform). Second is to then get alignment and commitment to sol
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There are a lot of reasons that Six Sigma projects fail but they do not have to IF you can stick to the roadmap. I have done lots of projects most very successful but some have failed. In every case we stepped off of the tried and true path to success, the DMAIC roadmap. As simple and easy as these five steps seem to be, you will many times find them difficult to complete. But if that is happening, my advice to you is to “stay on the path”. Don’t skip a single step. If you stay on the path, y
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I recently heard a gentleman talking about using check sheets, sometimes called checklists, in the surgery room of hospitals. His point, and I agree, is that check sheets can reduce errors and cut d…
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You may have seen a couple of posts I have done on the seven types of waste. I have completed seven articles on all seven types of waste you might find in your organization. Below is a listing and a…
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Started by Peter-Bersbach Consulting Sep. 29, 2009.
Overproduction is when you make too much of something or you perform too much of a service for some one. Have you ever held a meeting and made copies for that meeting? Most people make a few extra, d…
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I just recently read an article about Starbucks showing how a service organization can be successful applying Six Sigma to their processes. In that article Starbucks focused on just one of the seven…
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Just been out and about building links and came across this very neat website grader. It seems really neat as it gives you a grade on your website from alot of different angles. It will also grade yo…
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I have recently launched a social networking site in Tucson that is geared towards both profit and non profit businesses. I have also joined a slew of social media sites this year as part of The 109…
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I am open to meet any and all members on a one on one basis (as time permits.) These encounters take networking to a whole another level. So I do encourage all members to get to know each other over…
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I wanted to take a moment to explain the difference between blog and forum posts. The underlying software used for this site considers discussions and forums to be the same thing.. There really isn'…
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I have noticed that some members don't have a local contact phone number listed. I would remind you that this is a networking site. You may miss business and networking opportunities if you do not li…
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Just a reminder if you use the email system here. You will get a notification in your profile when you are logged into the site and you can respond accordingly. However, if that email is forwarded to…
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