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 [...]
Food banks are essential organizations to help the needy. Lean and Six Sigma aid in improving their processes and reducing waste. We’ll look at four applications from Singapore, Boston, Poland, and Seattle. Then we’ll see a video of a food bank operation in Nevada. Using Lean Six Sigma to Improve Food Bank Vending Machine [...]
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 [...]
Ammunition is used around the world for peaceful, non-peaceful, and recreational uses. Lean Six Sigma is applied to the manufacturing and other processes to improve quality and reduce waste. We’ll look at two applications from Indonesia and two from the USA, and finish with a video of ammunition manufacturing processes. Using Six Sigma to [...]
Soap has been made since the Babylonians in 2800 B.C. The global soap market size was $34.09 billion in 2019 according to Fortune Business Insights*. Lean and Six Sigma are used in the manufacture of soap and detergents. We’ll look at three applications: two from Indonesia and one from Ivory Coast. Then we’ll finish with [...]
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 124 countries produce sugar as of 2022. But it’s used in every country in the world. Lean and Six Sigma help improve sugar production and reduce waste. We’ll look a four applications: two from Indonesia, and one each from Ethiopia, and Thailand. Then we [...]
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 [...]
The U.S. commercial gaming industry revenue in January 2022 reached $4.5 billion*. While details of exact implementations of Lean and Six Sigma may be proprietary, there is ample evidence that the use of Lean and Six Sigma in the gambling and casino business is alive and well. We’ll look at the use of Lean at [...]
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 [...]
Blockchain has been widely discussed. What is blockchain, and where does Lean Six Sigma fit in? First, we’ll hear from two experts about blockchain and its benefits and challenges. Then we’ll hear from two experts on blockchain and its relation to Lean and Six Sigma. Briefly, blockchain is a digital ledger of transactions that is [...]
