Six Sigma is a technique typically used in the manufacturing industry that helps with process improvement. It can have a lot of benefits, such as increasing the productivity of a firm or reducing costs. This technique is used in many…
In this case study, we are going to look at a manufacturing company that sells replacement parts for vehicles. Management decided to reduce the lead time by 40% in order to increase customer satisfaction. Currently, it is taking the company…
In process improvement circles, you will hear the words Lean and Six Sigma being debated. Both of these terms offer organizations a method for eliminating waste. They do this by finding the root cause of the waste and eliminating it,…
Any organization that provides products and services to its customers has a process. More than that, they would want these processes to ultimately deliver the best value to their customers. In doing so, these customers will reward the organization with…
Six Sigma projects are meant to improve critical processes in an organization. If done right, this can yield positive results. This can be any number of benefits, such as financial gain and customer satisfaction. But the fact still remains that…