Michigan Tech’s Lean transformation uses an embedded Lean practitioner model that has our frontline supervisors and employees solving problems and making improvements. In this model, the Office of ...

This program is offered to individuals who already received Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and have successfully conducted five Black Belt level projects or have mentored ten Black Belt ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

Green Belt is the next step in the Lean transformation process after Yellow Belt, and that includes formal lectures alongside a single minimum 8-week project formulation. Yellow Belt is not a ...

Lean Six Sigma is a continuous improvement methodology that focuses on the elimination of waste and reduction of variation from manufacturing, service and design processes. The Lean methodology aims ...

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I’ve always been keen on lean — the productivity methodology that minimizes inefficiency and emphasizes continuous improvement. I was first introduced to lean manufacturing in 1997 when I was hired by ...

In any industry, minor improvements in efficiency, innovation and production can have an enormous influence on profits. Operations are looking for an edge in every sector of their business whether ...

There is a common lean phrase, “Bad systems beat good people.” Sometimes it is attributed to Dr. W. Edwards Deming although it isn’t actually his quote. I’ve used it for 20 years but couldn’t tell you ...

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center's Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Office held its Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Certification and ...