Six Thinking Hats

processes, and solutions. This model has helped the company achieve its growth goals to become the world leader in the trocar market in less than two decades. However, this philosophy has also kept the company away from ongoing managerial disciplines like six sigma, sustainability, or disciplines that promote the methodical development of innovation. Applied Medical 's value proposition…

Researchers believe that the fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects (What is Six Sigma, 2015). Considering the various options of accomplishing the task, both DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) and DMADV process (define, measure, analyze, design, verify) are both sufficient pathways. Both…

(2010) note that six sigma is considered a methodical and scientific approach for management upgrading through the combination of four elements: customer satisfaction, human capital, method and planning. Additionally, Six Sigma provides an empirical and statistical basis for quality evaluation for all practices through measurement of quality. The Six Sigma approach permits to draw contrast among all procedures, and tells how valuable a process is. The extensive applications of Six Sigma is…

used when Disneyland visitors know they will soon be raising the ticket prices once more. Disneyland is also protected from potential competition moving within a distance of the park. For example, other theme parks located here in California such as Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios…

Step-5: Classification of product families: The DMs chose the group with 17 product families because the commonality was adequate, the product families formed were compatible with the grouping logic of the company and the results were applicable. The commonality of the group with 17 product families was found to be 0.695, while its efficiency was 4.09%. At this stage when 17 product families were obtained, 7 product families (19 products) were assigned to the "innovative" family, while 1 product…

Recently, it was decided that all state government employees needed to complete Lean Six Sigma White Belt training. Essentially, this training is designed to combine Lean’s methods for reducing waste and maximizing flow in processes and Six Sigma’s methods for using measurement tools to decrease the variations that lead to inefficiency in processes. These concepts can be incredibly useful for government agencies, because government agencies are often extremely inefficient and behind the times…

Quality improvement methods are tools that provides clinicians to identify problems, measure the problems, develop a range of interventions designed to fix the problem, and test if interventions worked or not. The quality initiative processes such as Six Sigma, lean, and total quality management (TQM) are tools that capable to solve many operational problems in healthcare organization. The patient care would improve by utilizing quality improvement methods and tools to minimize errors in…

Lancaster 2011, some of the strategies that organizations could use to improve efficiency include Lean, Just-in-time (JIT) and Six Sigma. Implementing lean practices can help organizations improve operations and increase profitability. This paper will discuss implementing lean concepts to address wasteful procurement…

wish to apply for the position of Project Reporting Coordinator in the Enterprise Project and have provide the following information in support. Lean Six Sigma Since being with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs I have shown I am keen to take on new challenges and learn new information. I am well placed to assist EPMO staff in applying Lean Six Sigma methodology as I became a Yellow Belt in July 2015. Within my current role as SAM Team Leader I have used the define phase to select projects,…

John Smithers faced many problems when Sigtek attempted to implement a Six Sigma Quality program. Some of these problems were of his own making, but the majority of them were the fault of management, both at Sigtek and Telwork. The American Society for Quality (ASQ) and our text list a minimum of ten steps that are necessary for the successful implementation of a Total Quality Management (TQM) program (Six Sigma is part of TQM). While it is hard to find even one of these steps that were…