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In this episode number 136, please enjoy an excerpt from my "coming soon" book, "Is Lean Six Sigma Right for Me?" with a story about Jonny B. Ermuda in a "Tale of a Project Lost."
Read MoreIn this episode number 172, "DiSC over DMAIC" Part 2, we continue our discussion on the DiSC personality types, and when to leverage the strengths of each dimension throughout the DMAIC phases of a project.
Read MoreIn this episode number 171, "DiSC over DMAIC," we review the basics of the DiSC personality types, and discuss when you should be "someone else" for the sake of your project.
Read MoreIn this episode number 141, we welcome Jacob back to answer the question of, "how can Lean Six Sigma and Agile work together?"
Read MoreIn this episode number 136, please enjoy an excerpt from my "coming soon" book, "Is Lean Six Sigma Right for Me?" with a story about Jonny B. Ermuda in a "Tale of a Project Lost."
Read MoreIn this episode number 120, Jacob and I share our opinions over first 5 of the "10 Criteria to Use for Evaluating Six Sigma Projects," as written by Thomas Bertels and Arne Buthmann on iSixSigma. Everyone has their opinions.... Jacob and I have no shortage either.
Read MoreIn this episode number 118, Jacob and I both review some real "fishy" applications with part 2 of "Fishing for the truth" closing out our series on the fishbone or cause & effects diagram.
Read MoreIn this episode number 115 we reveal the magic formula of "Scripted Six Sigma," how it works, and when it doesn't work quite so well.
Read MoreIn this episode number 58, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 5B,” we go through the do’s and don’ts, and our own personal preferences, (for better or worse), when planning and setting up a crossed variable gauge R&R.
Read MoreIn this episode number 57, “Rule out the Ruler – Part 5A,” we give an overview of several types of the Gauge R&R, (Types 1 & 2, Crossed, Nested and more), and elaborate on the uses of each type.
Read MoreIn this episode number 52 we celebrate our 1-year anniversary. We reflect on the last year of episodes and look forward to a new year. Thanks for joining us on our journey.
Read MoreIn this episode number 50 “Rule out the Ruler” Part 2, we continue our review of measurement system fundamentals, discussing repeatability, reproducibility, and the importance of calibration, both inside and outside of the lab. Here we go.
Read MoreIn this episode number 43, we discuss the differences between the process flow diagram and detailed process map.
Read MoreIn this episode number 35 we discuss ditching the serialized DMAIC model for a more efficient and effective of D-M-A-I-C, blended model, with overlapping phases. Here we go.
Read MoreUse DMAIC when it's a deep rooted, complex problem, generally yield related. Use Lean to improve productivity and reduce waste. Use 8D for rapid problem solving and corrective action. Use DFSS when designing or redesigning a process or product to a higher performance standard.
Read MoreUse DMAIC when it's a deep rooted, complex problem, generally yield related. Use Lean to improve productivity and reduce waste. Use 8D for rapid problem solving and corrective action. Use DFSS when designing or redesigning a process or product to a higher performance standard.
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