Author Archives: Cedro Toro

How much data do you need?

How much data do you need

How much data do you need – Lean 6 Sigma Mini Lesson.mp4  Hi everyone!, Cedro here with Lean 6 Sigma toolbox. Today we’re going to answer the question, “How much data do I need in order to prove that the project I’m working on is actually having an impact on my organization?” I just got […]

What is JIT?

IT stands for Just In Time. What does that mean? Today we call it Lean Manufacturing. Just In Time means producing to customer demand using a pull process. When a customer places an order, you start to build. To do this you need short lead times, perfect quality, and low inventory. Just In Time or […]

What is Kanban?

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Kanban is a Japanese word that means a signboard, or in other words, a signal to do work. If you are familiar with project management, you’ve probably seen a Kanban style task list where everything is organized under different categories. This is not exactly a Kanban. A Kanban is a signal between two work areas, […]

What is Kaizen?

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Kaizen is a Japanese word that means continuous improvement. Broken up into two parts, Kai means change, and Zen means good. So, Kaizen is a “change for good”. In business, Kaizen means continuously improving your processes so you can get better results for your customers and your employees. You can apply Kaizen to just about […]

Where to get Lean 6 Sigma Certified?

Where to get Lean Six Sigma Certification

You can get a lean six Sigma certification from anywhere. You can literally go online and pay ASQ or some other company $500, take their exam, and you will get a certificate. But I imagine what you really want is results, not just a certificate hanging on your wall. At Lean Six Sigma Toolbox, we […]

The Lean Team Workshop

Lean Team Workshop from Lean Six Sigma Toolbox

Hi everybody. It’s Cedro with Lean 6 Sigma toolbox. If you’ve been looking for a way to elevate your team’s skill set and make them better problem solvers than I have an idea for. We hold a one-day, in person Lean Team Workshop, which in addition to being an awesome team building activity, teaches your […]

How to Increase Employee Engagement

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Here’s an interesting statistic, “Companies with a Highly Engaged Workforce Are 21% More Profitable.” What can we do to increase engagement? “37% of Employees Consider Recognition” the most important thing leadership could do to help them be successful. What should we recognize employees for? Process Improvement! This creates a positive feedback loop where the team […]

Sign Up for Leadership Foundations Training

Leadership Foundations Training

Coming up on August 22-24 we will our first every online version of our popular Leadership Foundations training. Leadership Foundations This online version of our popular in-person course is designed for first time leaders and seasoned leaders who want to polish their skills and increase their performance. Leadership Foundations helps leaders assess their own abilities […]

Unveiling the Power of Ongoing Education and Lean Six Sigma Training for Employee Engagement

Benefits of Ongoing Education including Lean Six Sigma

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are challenged to maintain a competitive edge while adapting to changing market demands. Building and sustaining an engaged workforce is a critical factor for long-term success. One effective strategy to achieve this is through ongoing education and training programs. In this blog post, we will explore how ongoing […]

How to get Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified?

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from Lean Six Sigma Toolbox

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly looking for ways to optimize their processes, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Lean Six Sigma is one such methodology that has gained immense popularity in recent years. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is, how it […]