Six Sigma is a technique used to reduce defects in the manufacturing process. Although it was originally developed for the manufacturing industry, it can be used to improve any business process by using data and statistical analysis to reduce mistakes, rework, and waste. I've found that my six sigma certification (black belt) has helped me... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Six Sigma is a hot buzzword these days, but what is it and how does it really work? In this article I will give you a quick overview and get you grounded to see if it will help you. In reality it takes a week long intensive course to get all the concepts, and requires... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Six Sigma is a program to increase product quality in a production process. It is ideally suited to manufacturing processes which produce high volumes of products, but the concepts are relevant to any industry. Even in our engineering consulting firm, Six Sigma concepts are quite valuable to assessing and improving the quality of reports and... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Six Sigma is a technique used to reduce defects in the manufacturing process. Although it was originally developed for the manufacturing industry, it can be used to improve any business process by using data and statistical analysis to reduce mistakes, rework, and waste. I've found that my six sigma certification (black belt) has helped me... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
So you want to introduce Six Sigma into your organization. Congratulations! Thousands of organizations have walked this path and found not just gold at the end of the rainbow, but satisfied employees, improved morale, and other benefits. When it comes to driving efficiency, slashing errors, and boosting quality, few approaches rival Six Sigma. This data-driven methodology... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
In a world where efficiency and quality can make or break a business, Six Sigma stands out as a proven approach to getting things right. It was developed by Motorola during the 1980's and subsequently adopted and popularized by General Electric (GE) during the 1990's. GE's famous CEO Jack Welch, a chemical engineer, implemented it throughout... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer