Water treatment plants are essential in modern life. Six Sigma helps them improve quality and reduce environmental impact and operational costs. We’ll look at Six Sigma applications from Indonesia and Romania and finish with a video of how water treatment plants work. Using Six Sigma to Improve Water Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Indonesia [...]
As hackers and ransomware attacks continue to increase, information security is vitally important. Lean and Six Sigma aid in improving information security. We’ll look at three articles that focus on the use of Lean and Six Sigma in information security and finish with a video that discusses information security vs. cyber security. Application of [...]
Traditional Lean Six Sigma training usually doesn’t address dealing with big data. What is the role of Lean Six Sigma and big data? First, we’ll hear from experts on where big data fits into Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Then experts discuss how Lean Six Sigma can aid various aspects of big data. Finally, we’ll see [...]
Power plants are a necessity of modern life and exist in every country in the world. Lean and Six Sigma help in the operation of the power generated. We’ll look at applications in India, Zimbabwe, and Iceland and finish with a video of how a geothermal power plant works. Six Sigma Applied to Improve [...]
Gloves are used around the world for hand protection. As they are made through a series of production processes, Lean and Six Sigma aid in improving quality and reducing wastes. There are many types of gloves. We’ll look at applications for the following types: latex rubber gloves (Thailand and Colombia), golf gloves (Indonesia), and surgical [...]
Orthotics and prosthetics make it possible for millions to live improved lives. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies aid in that regard. We’ll look at three applications: one from Italy and two from the USA. Then we’ll look at a video from Össur in Iceland on making a transtibial socket and reference a short article on [...]
Utility companies provide electricity, gas, and water for public use. Lean and Six Sigma aid in effectively making that happen. We include a comprehensive resource guide on the use of Lean in utilities from the US Environmental Protection Agency and a paper exploring the use of Lean Six Sigma in the power sector. We’ll finish [...]
Whether gasoline or diesel, engines drive vehicles around the world. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies aid in their manufacture. We’ll look at two applications from India and a master's thesis from Sweden. Then we’ll finish with a video of Cummins diesel engine manufacturing. Six Sigma Applied to Engine Assembly and Testing: India In [...]
Lean and Six Sigma aid in improving medical device quality and cost reduction. In 2021, the overall medical devices market exceeded $335 billion. We’ll look at a case study using Lean Six Sigma with respect to non-compliance costs and a short interview on the importance of Lean Six Sigma in the medical device industry. Finally, [...]
Throughout history, ceramics have been important for food usage, storage, and art. The modern ceramics industry creates products for electronics and building components. Lean and Six Sigma are used in the industry to improve manufacturing and distribution. We’ll look at applications from India, Poland, and Portugal, and finish with a video of making ceramic wall [...]
