Leaders: Are You Open to Being Influenced?
Rather a bit of a controversial question, isn’t it? Leaders are supposed to be focused, tough-minded and persistent in influencing others. We depend on...
Lean Six Sigma: Can Surgical Related Infections Be Reduced?
The second most common event with hospitalized patients is surgical site infection. It is also a major source of morbidity following surgical procedures. According...
5 Ways To Know Your Customer Better Through VOC
VOC(Voice of the Customer) is an organized practice to figure out the customer needs and fabricate it as an integral part of the system.
Local Government: El Paso Embraces Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma is a proven methodology used across most industries to reduce costs and improve quality and customer satisfaction. Businesses have saved hundreds...
Quality Tool: The Simple Efficiency of the 5S Tool
“That’s been one of my mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your...
Challenges Faced During Six Sigma Implementation
While manufacturing industry carries out Six Sigma implementation smoothly, the same is daunting for other industries such as service, healthcare, etc.
Innovation: Where Is The Value?
Where is the value of innovation? If you ask business leaders to define value, you are going to get a dizzying variety of answers....
5 Lean Principles You Can’t Do Without
The biggest goal of Lean is to eliminate waste. What was once a concept exclusive to manufacturing has now transcended to other industries, including...
DMAIC – Five Phases of Lean Six Sigma
Any organization seeking support from Six Sigma must have a prior knowledge about how these 5 phases(DMAIC) work and what importance they hold.
Quality Improvement: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
Are your intentions what you are stating? Do you want to achieve quality improvement over the long term, or are you seeking some quick...