Originally, Lean and Six Sigma were seen as competing methods. The Lean approach focused on minimizing lead time for a given process, seeking speed and efficiency. Six Sigma focused on minimizing variability in a given process, seeking to minimize minimizing defects in output. Followers of each approach were quick to point out the shortcomings […]
Mars One plans to colonize the place by 2023. The fifteen year-old dream project of CEO Bas Lansdorp is in the process of organizing a series of missions to the red planet. As more companies like SpaceX emerge from the private sector, it is quickly becoming a possibility that the first human on Mars could […]
Before jumping into any kind of re-engineering or improvement efforts, organizations need to stop and take two actions: (1) identify how well the organization is performing in specific areas, including both its weaknesses and strengths and (2) determine where the organization’s ideal future state should be. Only then can business leaders map out a trajectory […]
The Lean principles of 5S is based on the idea that organizing and standardizing the workplace makes it a more efficient place to work through benefits such as making the tools workers need easy to find and eliminating excess inventory. 5S itself stands for sorting, straightening, systematic cleaning, sanitizing, and sustaining. See full story on […]
Based on the Japanese words Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke, the 5S philosophy focuses on effective workplace organization and standardized work procedures. 5S simplifies your work environment, reduces waste and non-value activity while improving quality efficiency and safety. See full story on processexcellencenetwork.com