Lean and Six Sigma are being used to aid in many aspects of law enforcement around the world. We’ll look at applications from Florida, New York, Louisiana, the UK, and Indiana. We’ll then finish with a video of how standard work is applied to K9 teams in the Enforcement Compliance Division of the Arizona Department [...]
Animal feed is produced for consumption all over the world. Not only for pets but for farm animals, ranches, zoos, etc. Lean and Six Sigma can improve productivity and reduce waste. We’ll look at three case studies from Indonesia, Brazil, and Hungary and finish with a short video of making livestock feed. Using Lean [...]
The modular construction market is projected to grow from $75.89 billion in 2021 to $114.78 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% during 2021-2028 mainly due to the benefits of reduced waste, building speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Lean methodologies are playing a part in helping that growth. We’ll take a look [...]
Carpets are used extensively in homes and buildings around the world. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies aid in their manufacture. We’ll look at three case studies from Thailand, Egypt, and Iraq, and finish with a video of how carpet is made. Improving Carpet Machine Efficiency Through Six Sigma DMAIC: Thailand In a paper [...]
There are many articles on constructing a cause-and-effect diagram. But what’s next? How do you prioritize what to focus on first? There are many approaches to this usually termed cause and effect analysis. We’ll focus on four examples ordered from the simplest to the more complex. Simple Approach to Analyzing Cause and Effect Diagrams: [...]
Steel is a critical material around the world. Its manufacturing process is improved through the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. We’ll look at three studies from Pakistan, Brazil, and India. We’ll then finish with a video from Mexico on all aspects of the steel-making process. Using Six Sigma in Steel Bar Manufacturing: [...]
Plumbing and pipes are used everywhere in the world in a myriad of applications, including water, sewage, and chemicals. Lean and Six Sigma are used to ensure improved processes and products. We’ll look at three applications from Kuwait, Bangladesh, and the United States. Then we’ll finish with a video of how PVC pipes are made. [...]
Mobile phones are used in every country in the world. Lean and Six Sigma help in their production and distribution. We’ll look at three case studies from India, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil. We’ll finish with a video of how Samsung smartphones are made. Applying Six Sigma DMAIC to Reduce Mobile Phone Soldering Defects: [...]
Fertilizer is used around the world to grow crops and other plants. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies help to improve production processes and reduce waste. We’ll look at case studies from Brazil, Indonesia, and India and finish with a video of how organic fertilizer is made. Lean Manufacturing Applied to Liquid Fertilizer Manufacturing: Brazil In [...]
Batteries of all types (lead-acid, nicad, lithium) are used in a multitude of applications. Six Sigma helps improve their manufacture by reducing defects. We’ll look at three case studies applying Six Sigma to battery manufacture: two from India and one from Portugal. Then we’ll finish with a video of how rechargeable alkaline batteries are made. [...]
