The HWPP Toolkit provides step-by-step procedures to implement the Lean “Plan-Do-Study-Act” cycle. The HWPP Forming Program Teams guide helps you engage front-line employees while the IDEAS process ...

Key Points Defects are anything that doesn’t align with customer expectations. They are costly to remediate and can diminish ...

Even the most successful companies may be missing out by not applying Lean to developing leadership excellence.

Manufacturing in Australia has undergone significant transformation over the years, which has reshaped the industry’s ...

Keep communication open about new processes, provide training and encourage feedback. Involving your team in streamlining helps you spot potential problems early and fosters a culture of continuous ...

This week, the PS team remembers the life and work of the theorem’s namesake John D.C. Little and its influence on lean ...

Welcome to Purdue University’s Lean Six Sigma blog, where, you’ll find helpful tips and learn about industry trends. Topics range from how Six Sigma principles are applied in a range of industries to ...

The Toyota Production System (TPS) serves as the foundation for Lean Manufacturing. Let’s explore this powerful method for ...

It is a systematic, intentional model for creating and sustaining an environment where continuous improvement is the norm. A Lean approach to continuous improvement provides us with a concrete method ...

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers often have to evaluate equipment selection tradeoffs on more stringent standards than original equipment manufacturers due to their needs for ...

Lessons learned from one manufacturer improving their operations by applying key tools and principles, plus insight rental ...

Practice applying Lean tools, develop skills to lead "quick hit" projects, and learn how to support Green or Black Belt-led Lean Six Sigma projects The Drexel Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is a ...