His colleagues say there's no one like him. He's been described as that rare person who can teach anyone about technical subjects, listen carefully, win over skeptical staff, and even emcee a retirement party with just the right mix of humor. Meet the 2023 Quality Professional of the Year.
Six Sigma relies on statistics at its core. But using Six Sigma throughout an organization is not always straightforward.
December 9, 2022
Statistical quality software undoubtedly helps manufacturers boost productivity, improve decision-making, and become more engaged with their data. But to fully realize the benefits, they must embrace staff training.
The digital transformation of manufacturing is broadening the toolkit and opportunities for Six Sigma’s DMAIC process.
February 10, 2022
Greg Kinsey, Industry Executive at Hitachi, reveals how creative uses of the DMAIC process with digital transformation are helping factories to unlock the next level of process improvement.
I’ve been pleased to see so many organizations embrace a robust approach to quality improvement through methods like Lean and Six Sigma. There are indeed some detractors out there, but for the most part these are people that have observed failed deployments of quality initiatives.
The first time it happened was in 2009. I was about to take the helm of a 34-foot catamaran in the British Virgin Islands as captain, my baptism into the world of “bareboat” sailing. “You’re good to go,” said the dockhand.
President John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” This was his challenge to every American citizen to contribute in some way to the public good.