Overview Layout planning is one of the most important aspect of Lean manufacturing. In some cases, it would be one of the solutions introduced in the Improve phase of DMAIC… Read More
What is DOE? In general usage, design of experiments (DOE) or experimental design is the design of any information-gathering exercises where variation is present, whether under the full control of… Read More
What is SMED? SMED is the term used to represent setup time and is often used interchangeably with “quick changeover”. It is one of the lean tolls and focuses on… Read More
Introduction In our lean six sigma projects, too often we spend all our time on the “technical” side of a change through collecting data and undertaking different types of statistical… Read More
Introduction Value Stream Map (VSM) is a diagram of every step involved in the material and information flows needed to bring a product from order to delivery. It is a… Read More
What is a Kaizen Blitz? Kaizen definition has been Americanised to mean “Continual Improvement.” A closer definition of the Japanese meaning of Kaizen is “to take apart and put back… Read More
What is DFSS? Design for Six Sigma is used to perfect product and processes before use or release. When a new product design or new process design is needed and… Read More
Lean Six Sigma is a powerful method for improving existing products, processes and services. One way to improve the deployment of lean Six Sigma is to improve how lean Six… Read More
With the public’s demand for greater service at lower costs, no organisation has the luxury of being wasteful. The public sector is no exception. Governments are asked to provide on-demand… Read More
In today’s highly competitive environment, finding a competitive edge is a critical success factor not only to expand a business, but also to survive. Some companies tend to work on… Read More
Lean Six Sigma is a process improvement programme that combines two ideas: Lean – a collection of techniques for reducing the time needed to provide products or services, and Six… Read More
What is coaching? Coaching is a cyclical process of elevating the other persons’ awareness of ‘what is really going on’, guiding them to select responsibility for the actions they will… Read More
Introduction For many years, the manufacturing community has been using the Lean Six Sigma process in the pursuit of continuous improvement. Lean Six Sigma was adapted by blending the Lean… Read More
Lean Six Sigma projects can lead to a rewarding experience and immense benefits for an organization; however, not all of them achieve the expected results. A Bain & Company’s… Read More
As global competition continues to grow, the pressure to improve becomes more and more intense. Executives and managers face many challenges: Increase sales Reduce cost Reduce inventory, Accurately forecast future… Read More
