Author: Michel Doppert
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5S methodology
One of the many tools in the Lean toolbox is the 5S methodology. Originating from a Japanese management philosophy, the 5S methodology refers to the five Japanese words which describe…
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Why we can all use Lean Six Sigma
A short explanation of why we can all use Lean Six Sigma with use of a video.
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Becoming a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, what is in it for you?
In today’s fast-changing world, companies face pressure from rising costs, new technologies, demanding customers, and the push for Manufacturing 4.0. To stay competitive, organizations must improve their business processes, and…
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Celebrating Aleksandra’s Black Belt project achievements
Aleksandra Mozdzynska’s Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project set out to expand Scotland’s Reproductive Tissue Programme beyond its central belt, making specialised care more accessible across the country. By redesigning…
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The Lean Six Sigma Mindset… (all you should know)
Lean Six Sigma is often seen as just a process improvement methodology, a collection of tools to boost productivity and cut waste. But tools alone don’t create lasting change. Without…
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Lean is for everyone!
While in hospital for surgery, nurses told me: “Lean? That’s not for us — we’re about quality for our patients.” Yet I saw Lean everywhere. The problem wasn’t the tools…
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What is the difference between Lean Six Sigma and PRINCE?
Project managers are constantly looking for ways to deliver better results, faster, smarter, and more efficiently. While PRINCE2 has long been the go-to framework for structured project management, Lean Six…
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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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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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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…
