Six Sigma Articles

1). Project Management: Performance Metrics Matter By : Faye Spencer
A study has shown that many project managers do not sufficiently keep track of the performance metrics of their teams. This results in consistent cost overruns, going over schedule, failing to meet expectations in quality, and seeking new employment elsewhere. Think about it, what are you managing really if you don’t even know the metrics? Is management merely a process of simply checking off to do lists for you? It shouldn’t be.
Article Related to: project management, management, time tracking, total quality management, six sigma, leadership, business development

2). New Trends In Business By : Tony Jacowski
Trend watching helps companies by preparing them to adopt new trends in their field of business.
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3). Increase Call Center Efficiency with Knowledge-Centered Support By : Randy Ross
Knowledge Centered Support (KCS) can be the catalyst for huge gains in your call center efficiency and capacity metrics. This world-class methodology enables the efficient capture, reuse and publication of knowledge.
Article Related to: kcs, knowledge centered support, call center, help desk, six sigma

5). Total Quality Lean: The Critical Connection Between Lean Manufacturing and World Class Quality By : Jack Harrison
The philosophy and techniques involved in operating a "Lean" organization are absolutely critical requirements for World Class quality performance. This article explains the linkages.
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7). Transitioning to "Lean" Part 1 - Top Management Implications By : Jack Harrison
While the transition to Lean manufacturing can generate huge results, there are also some extremely important implications and pitfalls that Top Management needs to be aware of. Some of the more critical ones are addressed in this article.
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10). Six Sigma And The Customer By : Tony Jacowski
The customer centric focus of Six Sigma methodologies cannot be sidelined for any reason whatsoever.
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13). Six Sigma – Not Just For Manufacturing By : D. David Dugan
Although the Six Sigma methodology originally started out as a way to improve processes and products in a manufacturing environment, today it has grown to encompass a broad range of industries. As companies begin to realize the benefits a total quality improvement cycle can have upon the organization they are adopting Six Sigma and its practices into their own fold.
Article Related to: six sigma, lean six sigma, lean manufacturing, consulting, business consulting

14). How to Screw Up a Lean Transition By : Jack Harrison
There are many ways to make the transition to lean. Some work better than others. One thing is for certain: It is considerably more difficult to make the change on a second attempt, i.e. after an initial failure. This article addresses many of the common causes of the implosion.
Article Related to: lean manufacturing, six sigma, culture change, cor, process improvement

15). Business Excellence: Its in the Eye of the Beholder By : Graeme Nichol
Business excellence programs are part of a solution in moving an organization towards excellence - not the whole and only solution
Article Related to: excellence, tqm, leam, six sigma, leadership, management, performance

16). Importance of Six Sigma in the Business World By : James Hunt
Unless you’re in the business world, you probably won’t know what six sigma is or why it is so important. Six sigma is a tool that large and very profitable...
Article Related to: six sigma, business, profitable companies, production, sales

17). Silver Bullets: Have You Found Yours? By : Graeme Nichol
Managers and business owners are always looking for an edge on the competition. It seems that new fads and management theories arrive weekly. Which ones wil propell your business to success?
Article Related to: progams, strategy, ececution, six sigma, lean, motivation, success, results