TLS – Theory of Constraints, Lean, Six Sigma Integration

Mark Woeppel is a master of organizational transformation with a lengthy track record of successful turnarounds. He is a recognized expert in the Theory of Constraints, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Continuous Improvement. He has earned the founder’s implementer certification from the TOC-ICO. He is an internationally known author, speaker and lecturer on the Read More …

Best Practices using Lean Six Sigma

Embarq Corporation’s General Manager of Process Excellence, Deron Ertel, was my guest on the Business901 Podcast. We discussed Embarq’s business process improvement initiatives and how they differed from other companies Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Particular attention was paid to the relevancy of Lean, Six Sigma and business process improvement in a down economy. This is Read More …

Lean Six Sigma Consultants – Are you good at Marketing Yourself

The Marketing your Black Belt Webinar is a bi-monthly webinar(2x per month), that it is designed for both the Lean Six Sigma Consultant and Consulting Organizations that use these principles. There is required homework at the bottom of the page for the Webinar, Item 4! Marketing Your Black Belt Other Related items: Webinar Registration News Read More …

Lean Six Sigma applied to Supply Chain

This 20-page e-book is a transcription from an earlier podcast with Jeff Slater of Sonoco. Jeff will be presenting at the WCBF Conference in Orlando this year. An excerpt from the Transcript: Jeff: “It’s a great concept to talk about because what we’re really trying to say is: How do we achieve that perfect experience Read More …

Easy to use Lean Six Sigma Software tools

When talking to most Lean Six Sigma Consultants they will tell you the 2 lean tools that you start with are 5S and Standard Work. Looking for a simple way to describe the Standard Work process, I ran across Systems2win and their set of tools. I found them quite interesting and have started “Testing” them Read More …

Lean Six Sigma Initiatives: Training and Mentoring at Northrop Grumman

Manny O. Laveria of Northrop Grumman Corporation was my recent guest on the Business901 Podcast. Manny is leading a new group of Black Belts in organizing continuous improvement activities focusing on Lean-Sigma initiatives including training and mentoring. He is also the coordinator for the Green Belt program with about two dozen candidates working on their Read More …