Category: Lean Six Sigma Topics
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What is Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma combines the speed and waste-reduction focus of Lean with the precision and defect-reduction power of Six Sigma. Together, they form a powerful methodology for improving process efficiency,…
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What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a structured, data-driven methodology aimed at eliminating defects and improving quality by optimizing business processes. Built on five phases—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control—it helps organizations reduce…
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What is Lean?
Lean Management, inspired by Toyota’s production system and formalized by Womack and Jones, focuses on maximizing customer value by eliminating waste (muda) and creating smooth process flow. It identifies seven…
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SIPOC Model
The SIPOC model is a high-level process mapping tool used in Six Sigma and Lean to define and understand all elements of a process. It outlines the flow from Suppliers…
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Poka Yoke
Poka Yoke is a Japanese quality assurance method focused on preventing mistakes before they occur, rather than correcting them afterward. It involves analyzing defects at their source (the gemba), identifying…
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Lean Management
Lean Management is a philosophy focused on creating maximum customer value by minimizing waste and striving for continuous improvement. Originating from the Toyota Production System, it emphasizes process flow, employee…
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KANO Model
The Kano Model helps organizations understand and prioritize customer needs by categorizing them into must-be, one-dimensional, and attractive qualities. This model reveals how customer satisfaction is influenced not just by…
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Kanban
Kanban is a visual workflow management system developed at Toyota to improve productivity and support Just-In-Time production. It uses cards or boards to signal when items are needed, helping teams…
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Kaizen
Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy focused on continuous, incremental improvement involving everyone in the organization, from executives to shop-floor workers. It emphasizes solving problems at the source (gemba), fostering a…
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Hoshin Kanri
Hoshin Kanri is a strategic planning method that aligns improvement efforts across all levels of an organization toward a unified goal—often referred to as “true north.” It integrates tools like…
