Lean methodology encourages you to only utilize tools that are absolutely necessary to solve a problem. However, it seems like many practitioners have forgotten that concept when blending Lean and Six Sigma together.
With fewer employees and resources in the workplace, current hires are forced to multitask, something our brains are not wired to do. But what is the benefit of several mediocre results instead of one outstanding result?
Earn a certificate in Supply Chain Modeling when you attend a curated Master class that will explore common supply chain problems and how to address them within a Lean system.
The control phase in a DMAIC project is arguably the most important, yet it is often the most overlooked. This is because the control phase often relies on human behavior to change in order to be effective.
Lean methods reduce waste, smooth out flows, and utilize resources efficiently. Those objectives make it a natural fit with sustainability initiatives. Both people and the environment benefit when we look at the world through a universal process improvement lens. Take a look at how organizations are making important things work better and improving the health of our planet.
In order to create a culture of organizational excellence, it's important to align the training with the specific roles that are needed to complete various process improvement projects. Every level offers valuable insight, and deciding on which level to train employees should depend on the complexity of the problem that they need to solve. The more complex the problem, the more sophisticated the tools necessary to solve it.
You’ve done the analytic work, evaluated the data, and/or designed a solution that makes things better: now you have to bring others on board—and that means talking to other people about it. From reporting findings to creating a compelling case for change in practice or culture, this webinar is about telling better, more compelling stories with data. March 23rd at 11 AM Eastern. 60 min.
So much effort is put into process improvement training to build critical thinking and project skills, but all too often there is little energy devoted to building the structures and systems necessary to ensure that those skills are applied as intended. Read Bill Hathaway’s blog to better understand the psychology behind routines and how to design the management system to yield the behaviors we want.
“Let’s figure this out, and fast.” This has become a pandemic-era reality for most of us as process improvement professionals. A recent article, “Unlearning What Toyota Taught Us” highlights how automotive innovators like Tesla are “ripping Toyota’s game plan to shreds” by breaking tradition with old product development practices to slice years off the process. Read about the approaches they’re using.
MoreSteam President Peg Pennington recently chatted with two experienced virtual study hall leaders, Chris Spranger of Spranger Business Solutions and Strategic Quality Solutions’ Maria Fry. The three agree that there might be nothing more valuable to students than coaches connecting one-on-one. Read the article to learn how to lead impactful study halls customized to fit varied attendee needs.
"The biggest thing we hear is that candidates need to hit the ground running," said James Swisher, Director of Continuing Education and Program Development for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). Learn how a new partnership with MoreSteam is helping IISE to reenvision how it can better serve its 14,000+ membership with a variety of channels for professional development.
Much has changed in the 70 years that Kaoru Ishikawa was quoted as saying, “As much as 95% of quality related problems in the factory can be solved with seven fundamental quantitative tools.” It’s worth examining whether Ishikawa’s belief has held true in modern application. Are these the right tools? Is anything missing? And if so, what is a good model going forward?
One powerful tool to sustain your continuous improvement culture and to maintain alignment with organizational priorities can be found in your recertification requirements – but this is a delicate dance. Leading companies find it best to balance project-specific recertification requirements with active involvement in the organization’s coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving initiatives.
The "new normal" is ours to define. Is your organization designing it or adapting in it? Join us for our 19th annual Best Practices for Operational Excellence Conference. The 2021 agenda is structured as a flexible series of four sessions to fit your busy schedule. As always, the focus is on practical knowledge you can take back to improve your program, your workplace, and your organization. No registration fees. No travel required. No all-day sessions.
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