Lean Six Sigma Blog

Many individuals and organizations have heard about or experienced the benefits of Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Many published studies and articles relate to the approach’s work process performance and efficiency improvements. The focus of these experiences and studies has been chiefly on measurable benefits. At the same time, the humanistic aspect of LSS tends to […]

🔧Business Challenge​: Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing company, with expertise in highly technical, precise, and difficult-to-manufacture extrusions. The client was faced with the challenge of increased demand for a part, while still maintaining their high standards of quality in production. When the client’s customer made a request to deliver the same quantity of these […]

Case Study: Recruiting Process Improvement Business Challenge​: One of the challenges our client, non-profit organization, encountered with was losing high-potential candidates during the hiring process. By offering attractive employees benefit package, the organization has numerous potential candidates applying for a position and would have filled it quickly. Unfortunately, due to the lengthy of the hiring […]

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Before discussing why people should be certified, first let’s ask the question why is the Lean and Six Sigma methodology important in the first place? The methodology is important because it provides knowledge and insight into how to make your company run as smoothly as possible while also bringing in profits. Even a basic understanding […]

Picture this. It’s a sunny morning, and you cheerfully walk into your company’s break room to get a cup of coffee. When you enter, you instantly see several employees looking uncomfortable. Although they are very carefully trying not to look at the source of the tension, it’s the only thing happening in the silent room, […]

Excellence = Process x People “This change formula simply means that excellent results require establishing the correct process, or technical solution, and equally important is how well the solution is presented to and accepted by the people,” says JP Gnanam, LSSE Founder and President. “You can have a technical solution that is 100% correct, but if your people acceptance […]

Numerous business leaders have spoken up against using Six Sigma in innovation. This is a classic case of one size does not fit all. Six Sigma should be used where the process is structured and the company is trying to make the process more efficient and effective. Unfortunately, creativity and innovation does not follow a […]

The Lean and Six Sigma methodologies have been around for a long time, however when most people think about or talk about Lean Six Sigma, they are usually referring to its use in manufacturing. Although manufacturing is the forefront for applying these principles, many overlook the benefits of applying them to other industries and services. […]

Education has made a major shift into online courses and degree programs over the last few years. Completing training and certifications online for Lean and Six Sigma has never been easier and more convenient.  One major reason online training programs have caught on is because of their ability to allow students to learn on their […]