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infrastructure implementation

Six Sigma Projects: Infrastructure Implementation

Six Sigma has different types of projects that can be conducted. Green Belts and Black Belts usually focus on process improvement projects, which are part of the five Six Sigma projects. The other types of projects are Quick Win, process design, process redesign and, of course, infrastructure implementation. Infrastructure implementation is mostly about ensuring the […]

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software development

Can Six Sigma Help With Software Development?

The DMAIC methodology is at the base of all things Six Sigma. The steps in the methodology are what organizations utilize whenever there is a need for process improvement. This is no different for software development companies, especially in regards to the software development life cycle. The software development cycle as a whole is complex, […]

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affinity diagram

Effective Brainstorming With Affinity Diagrams

Brainstorming sessions and the affinity diagram or tree diagram go together well. With it, teams can control the brainstorming process and systemically tackle a recurring issue efficiently and effectively. The tree diagram works by allowing the project team to brainstorm a lot of ideas and group them homogenous into categories. This allows the team to […]

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insurance

Using Six Sigma to Prevent Insurance Fraud

People commit insurance fraud, which costs the industry millions. While insurance fraud is hard to detect, with the right tools in place, insurance companies can stay vigilant. This can allow them to be proactive and recognize when fraud is about to happen and stop it before the damage is done. One of the tools that […]

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jit manufacturing

Important Principles of JIT Manufacturing

How does an organization sell all goods manufactured while lowering costs and increasing customer satisfaction? One of the best ways to achieve this is through just-in-time manufacturing, (JIT). It is a Lean thinking philosophy that focuses on demand-based production, as well as the production of quality products and organization-wide continuous improvement. It is a system […]

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