Improving Weld Processes Through Lean and Six Sigma
Welding processes are used around the world in a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, construction and many others. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are used to improve the...
View ArticleLean and Six Sigma in Highway Engineering and Roads
Every country in the world has networks of highways and roads that have been engineered and constructed. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies aid in the engineering, construction, and transportation...
View ArticleRailcars Move Products – Lean and Six Sigma Applications
There are seven types of railcars: Autorack, Gondola, Boxcar, Flatcar, Tank Car, Covered Hopper, and Open-Top Hopper*. Lean and Six Sigma aid in improving quality and reducing wastes in the railcar...
View ArticleRetail and Convenience Stores – Lean and Six Sigma
Retail and convenience stores exist in every country in the world. Lean and Six Sigma are used throughout the retail industry. We’ll look at three applications. First, a discussion of the retail...
View ArticleThe Forest Industry – How Lean Methodology Contributes
From obtaining timber to manufacturing secondary forest products, Lean and Six Sigma have a role in improving performance and eliminating waste in the forest industry. We’ll look at several examples of...
View ArticleImproving Water Bottling Globally: Lean and Six Sigma
Bottled water is produced and bottled in a series of process steps. Lean and Six Sigma have been applied to reduce wastes and defects and improve efficiency. We’ll look at applications from Nigeria,...
View ArticleLean Six Sigma and Improving Vaccinations
As you might expect, Lean and Six Sigma are potent methodology weapons that can be applied to vaccination development, distribution, and inoculation. We’ll look at four applications: U.S. Naval...
View ArticleFlat Panel Displays – Lean Six Sigma Applications
Asia is the epicenter of flat panel display manufacturing, with 95% of production shared between Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China and Singapore. There Lean Six Sigma is used to improve flat panel...
View ArticleGlobal Spice Production – Lean and Six Sigma for Improvement
Spices are used around the world. The global seasoning and spices market size was valued at USD 35.38 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2022...
View ArticleQuality Improvement in the Avocado Industry
Over 60 countries produce avocados. The estimated total world production for avocados in 2020 was 8,059,359 metric tons, up 13.9% from 7,077,148 tons in 2019.* We’ll look at how avocado quality is...
View ArticleOutboard Engines and Motorboats – Lean Six Sigma Application
The key players in the marine outboard engines market are Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd., Brunswick Corporation (Mercury Marine), Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co. Inc., Bombardier Recreational Products...
View ArticleHelp and Service Desks: Lean and Six Sigma Applications
Help and service desks are important to serve customers with technical, billing, and other issues. Lean and Six Sigma can aid both associates and customers in that service process. We’ll look at three...
View ArticleTrauma Care Improvement: Lean and Six Sigma Applications
Between 2000 and 2011, there were 20,659,684 traumatic injury discharges from US hospitals alone.* Every minute counts in a traumatic injury. We look at several applications of Lean and Six Sigma in...
View ArticleWeb Design and SEO: How can Lean and Six Sigma Help?
The internet is omnipresent around the world. How a website is designed affects how people access and use it. And the design influences how search engines rank it. We’ll look at applications of Lean...
View ArticleImproving Zoos Through Lean and Six Sigma
Zoos provide education and entertainment and often the preservation of rare animals. Lean and Six Sigma are used in zoos to improve operations and reduce wastes. We’ll look at several applications and...
View ArticleRailroads: Lean and Six Sigma Applied to Improve Operations
Railroads are an important mode of transportation worldwide. The world’s railway network spans over 1.3 million route-kilometers (807,782.55 miles)*. We’ll look at applications of Lean and Six Sigma in...
View ArticleProperty Management With Lean and Six Sigma
The property management industry in the United States generates $99.449 billion in annual revenue and is expected to grow* We’ll look at applications of Lean and Six Sigma in property management and...
View ArticleManufacturing Aluminum with Lean and Six Sigma
China produced 38,837,000 metric tons of aluminum in 2021, over 6.5 times of the next largest producer.* We’ll look at the use of Lean and Six Sigma in aluminum-related industries from Portugal, Iraq,...
View ArticleThe Cobra Effect – Unintended Consequences
The Cobra Effect is a great example of unintended consequences that arise when solving a problem. We’ll highlight the Cobra Effect and other examples of unintended consequences both in articles and a...
View ArticleClinical Trials with Lean Six Sigma Applications
Clinical trials are essential for the development and approval of new drugs. Lean and Six Sigma methods are useful in the clinical trial environment. We’ll look at their application and finish with a...
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