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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 […]

How to Increase Employee Engagement

3 happy factory workers

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 […]

Boost Manufacturing Efficiency: How Teams Can Reduce Lead Times with Lean Six Sigma’s One-Piece Flow Principle

batch process with inventory

Manufacturing is a serious business, but when batch processing goes wrong, it can be downright comical. Luckily, Lean Six Sigma principles like one-piece flow can help teams reduce lead times and avoid these mishaps. In this article, we’ll explore how teams can use one-piece flow to keep things running smoothly and avoid any more “oops” […]