Lean manufacturing and principles have been around for years, so the ideas are not really new. However, the scope of lean and lean manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing: Keeping America Comfortable On A La-Z-Boy
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Later this week, there is going to be over 100 million people tuning into that uniquely American sporting event.
[VIDEO] All-American Pride of La-Z-Boy and Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and America is ready for the big game! Burgers and brats for the grill and beer is being iced down all in
How Should an Organization Apply the PDCA Cycle?
The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle is a very powerful tool for driving your organization towards continuous improvement, and when applied correctly,
Common Cause vs. Special Cause Variation
Variation is something that Six Sigma tries to remedy as much as possible, as it tends to be harmful to most businesses' operations. Of course, there
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Identifying the Real Problem for Results
The core of root cause analysis (RCA) is to properly identify the underlying problems of an issue. It is one of the most widely used retrospective
[VIDEO] RCA – The 5 Whys and the Fishbone Diagram
A root cause analysis (RCA) is a means to get to the bottom of a problem or unexpected event. Root cause analyses are important to undertake when your
Understanding Two-Level Factorial Design in Experimentation
Two-level factorial design is an experimental approach to design which aims to uncover the small set of critical factors in the design of a product,
Using Regression Analysis to Improve Cause and Effect Analysis
Cause and effect analysis is a great way to study the chain of events that led to specific developments in your process, and it can get as detailed as