Posts by Lean Sigma Corporation
LSC Announces 500th Certification
Lean Sigma Corporation, a global online Lean Six Sigma training, certification, and courseware provider, accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification, announces their 500th certification. Over the last two years, Lean Sigma Corporation has positioned itself as a leading international provider of Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certifications. Lean…
Read MoreHow to Run a Pareto Chart in Minitab
One of the most useful charts to visually represent where areas of concern in a business may be is the Pareto Chart. The chart identifies the Pareto principle, or what many call the “law of the vital few,” or more often, the “80:20 rule.” The principle suggests that most effects come from a small amount…
Read MoreHow to Run a 2-Sample T Test in Minitab
When working with data sets in six sigma projects, often there will be a need to compare two groups to each other. A 2-sample T test in Minitab is a hypothesis test to study whether there is a statistically significant difference between the means of two populations. The 2-sample T test runs a comparison of…
Read MoreGetting Your Primary Metric Right
Before any six sigma project can get off the ground successfully, there is one critical metric that must be identified, the primary metric. In the DMAIC process, the define stage allows ample opportunity to clearly identify what the project will impact. This leads to the assignment of establishing your primary metric. The primary metric is…
Read MoreSix Sigma Black Belt JMP Version Update
Lean Sigma Corporation is now in the final stages of publishing an update of its JMP version of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt curriculum. The new update will include new screen shots and updated step by step examples of how to perform six sigma related statistical analysis using JMP version 11.2. This upgrade comes…
Read MoreSix Sigma Quiz Update
As of Sunday 12:00am 8/17/14 we have re-published and uploaded all flash based quiz modules for all Lean Six Sigma courses in all versions for our online training suite. Changes will affect our retail customers, Custom hosted LMS clients and Lean Six Sigma eLearning license clients. The upgrades include: Re-publication of all 21 quizzes in…
Read MoreLSC Brings on Ireland Client Redefine
On March 13th of 2014, Lean Sigma Corporation announced the signing of its latest Custom Hosted eLearning client Redefine of Dublin Ireland. This agreement is makes Redefine the second European client for LSC but the only one representing Ireland. Redefine is a consulting and training company based in Clontarf specializing in performance management including Lean,…
Read MoreLean Sigma Corporation adds UK Client, Avocean
On February 28th 2014, Lean Sigma Corporation announced the addition of its newest Custom Hosted LMS client Avocean Ltd. of Ilford, UK. This agreement is makes Avocean the first client in the UK for LSC. Avocean is now able to offer online six sigma training and certification with their own brand recognition using LSC’s premium…
Read MoreLean Sigma Corporation Moves into Croatia
On February 3rd 2014, Lean Sigma Corporation announced the signing of its latest courseware client Qualitas Ltd. of Croatia. This agreement is makes Qualitas the first European client for LSC. Qualitas now joins several other “Custom LMS” licensees allowing them to offer online Lean Six Sigma training and certification using LSC’s eLearning courses and premier…
Read MoreComparing 12 Popular Online Six Sigma Certification Providers
If you’ve already read our article about considerations for an online six sigma course then you know that if you’re looking to get your black belt certification online then it is important to evaluate several options before choosing your provider. Fortunately, we’ve made this evaluation step much easier for you. We are providing a complete look into…
Read MoreConsiderations for an Online Lean Six Sigma Course
What are the key considerations for an online six sigma course? What things should you be “on the lookout for” when considering which provider to choose for your online six sigma training? As you’re probably already aware, there are many providers to consider. If you’ve done any research you’re probably starting to wonder “How do…
Read MoreHow to Define a Process
The essential method for how to define a process is without question the process map. The process map helps you to understand a process and its component steps. Process maps help determine where and how a process begins and ends as well as all the steps and decisions in between. By learning the basics of…
Read MoreNormal Distribution and Normality
The normal distribution is also known as a Gaussian distribution. It is the most frequently referenced distribution and approximates many natural data tendencies. The normal distribution is a probability distribution of a continuous random variable whose values spread symmetrically around the mean. A normal distribution can be completely described by using its mean (μ) and…
Read MoreSeven Deadly Muda
Muda is a Japanese word meaning WASTE. As you should have already learned, waste is a not even remotely desirable and Lean principles seek to eliminate waste. As such, the seven common forms of waste have taken on the moniker of the “Seven Deadly Muda” They are as follows: Defects Over Processing Inventory Motion Transportation Waiting Over…
Read MoreLean and Six Sigma
A Lean Enterprise intends to eliminate waste and allow only value to be pulled through its system. Lean is usually applied to the production process to improve efficiency. The basic advantages of applying the lean methodology are that it leads to shorter cycle times, cost savings and better quality. Lean Manufacturing is characterized by: Identifying and…
Read MoreHow to Write a Project Charter
In a previous article we stated that DMAIC is a structured and rigorous methodology designed to be repeatedly applied to ANY process in order to achieve Six Sigma. We also stated that DMAIC was a methodology that refers to 5 phases of a project. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Given that the premise of the DMAIC methodology…
Read MoreRolled Throughput Yield
Download the RTY eBook and Other Tools, Templates, Guides, & eBooks First Name* Last Name* Email* My Interest in This Content is More Closely Related to* My Learning Me Teaching Others PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) is a process performance measure that provides insight into…
Read MoreDPMO – Defects Per Million Opportunities
DPMO is one of a few important Six Sigma metrics that you should get comfortable with if you’re associated with Six Sigma. In order to understand DPMO it’s best if you first understand both the nomenclature and the minor nuances such as the difference between defect and defective. DPMO Nomenclature: Defects = D Unit = U Opportunity…
Read MorePareto Chart
The Pareto Principle is commonly known as the “law of the vital few” or “80:20 rule”. It means that the majority (approximately 80%) of effects are the result of only a few (approximately 20%) of the causes. This principle was first introduced in the early 1900s by Wilfried Fritz Pareto, an Italian economist who observed…
Read MoreMood’s Median Test with SigmaXL
What is a Mood’s Median Test with SigmaXL? The Mood’s Median test with SigmaXL is a statistical test to compare the medians of two or more populations. Null Hypothesis (H0): η1 = … = ηk Alternative Hypothesis (Ha): At least one of the medians is different from the others The symbol k is the number…
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