April 2010
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By admin on April 30, 2010
Any system invented or developed for improving a process or product is not foolproof. A new principle or system is like a trickling stream which, in the course of its evolutionary journey, is either joined by a number of other contributories or it itself ends up contributing to a bigger stream of thought and system. [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
There are certain basic things such as data authenticity, effective logistics, reduction in cycle times and so on that makes the Lean Six Sigma training initiative bring new efficiency and quality to companies. Data Authenticity The data that goes into Lean Six Sigma improvement projects should be highly authentic. Efforts have to be made to [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
IDOV is a popular methodology mostly used in the manufacturing industry. The acronym stands for Identify, Design, Optimize and Validate. You will find that these are similar to the traditional Six Sigma methodology MAIC (Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control). The phases and their similarities with the MAIC process are mentioned below. Identify This phase involves [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
The advantage of E-learning is not just restricted to children. Its utility is even more apparent for adults – and more so for those who are working professionals and want to pursue continuing education. It is equally popular with companies that want to undertake Six Sigma online training. Without having to put in extra employee [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
A survey would bring out the reasons for employee behavior – high absenteeism if it exists, reduction in productivity and so on. The employee surveys in Six Sigma implementation and measurement systems help maintain the flow of Six Sigma projects. Some Six Sigma companies also include employee surveys as part of the system to measure [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
In situations where disputes arise, for the Six Sigma project to be successful, a facilitators or mediator can help the Black Belt and their team. The need for a facilitator is not necessarily for dispute resolution, but may be for the purpose of support from a third party who is neutral and not involved in [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
Causes of Excess and Obsolete Inventory One of the root causes of excess and obsolete inventory is the poor and inaccurate forecasting of the required levels. Long lead times and poor quality are high-level causes of such problems. When lot sizes are large, the lead time also increases; it may also increase if the schedules [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
The implementation of a Six Sigma project requires the services of professionals who are well trained in using the various tools and techniques of Six Sigma. Such professionals have to undertake a certification program or training on the various Six Sigma measurement tools and techniques they can bring into practice. Six Sigma certification is similar [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
That’s because Six Sigma aims at improving the company’s processes by eliminating potential product defects. On the other hand, the Lean strategy aims at getting the job done as quickly as possible. This means that the Lean Six Sigma methodology aims at improving the company’s overall performance by eliminating most of its defects – often [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
By applying to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam you also automatically agree to comply with the PMI’s audit terms. The PMI writes about this in the credentials handbook as follows: To ensure that only qualified individuals attain credentials from PMI, we routinely conduct audits of candidate applications. The audit process is primarily random [...]
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By admin on April 30, 2010
Step 1: Read the PMI Credentials Handbook. The PMP Credentials Handbook, available from pmi.org, explains in detail the process of becoming PMP certified. Reading it should be the first 20 minutes on your PMP certification journey. Step 2: Make sure you are eligible. The Credentials Handbook also details eligibility criteria. Depending on your educational background [...]
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By admin on April 29, 2010
Benchmarking plays a vital role in Lean Six Sigma implementation projects as it allows Six Sigma professionals to assess the overall value offered by a product, service or process in comparison to the value being offered by the nearest competitor. Such assessments are quite necessary, especially when it comes to designing and developing new products, [...]
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