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Six Sigma Cuts 20% Production Time for Aerospace Components
(LAI International Inc.: Scottsdale, Arizona) -- A Six Sigma program recently completed by LAI International Inc.—a supplier of precisi
Lean Talent Demand Edges Out Six Sigma
(Avery Point Group: Atlanta, Georgia) -- After years of steady gains, lean has achieved a slight edge over Six Sigma as the more desired skill set.
Complimentary E-book Introduces Key Six Sigma Concepts
(Minitab Inc.: State College, Pennsylvania) — A new, complimentary e-book will help companies get a jump-start when implementing Six Sigma
‘Electron Trapping’ for Microelectronics Measurements
(NIST: Gaithersburg, Maryland) -- Using an ultra-fast method of measuring how a transistor switches from the “off” to the “on” state, resear
The Cost of Poor Calibration and Quality
As the skilled, baby-boomer workforce nears retirement, years of technical expertise is exiting as well. Factories are watching years of knowledge leave their organizations, and how to replace these skilled workers has manufacturers concerned.
Lean Order Entry
Question: Many modern enthusiasts claim that feng shui is Chinese for the practice of arranging objects (such as furniture) to help people achieve their goals.