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Tech tip: Could I Win The Lotto
Probability is a fascinating topic. Learn about your chances of winning the Irish National lottery from this example on probable outcomes without replacement. Would you back a horse at odds of over 10 million to…
Free A3 DMAIC Template
We have Toyota to thank for gifting us the 8-step A3 problem solving methodology, and it works equally well for 5-step DMAIC six sigma projects. Download our Excel A3 template for free. As an added…
Tech tip: Process Analysis & Control with Minitab – 15th September 2020
This online process analysis course from First Polymer Training Skillnet aims to give you a solid grounding in data collection, graphing and statistical analysis techniques using Minitab software. Click here for details.
25 Technology Trends that will define the next decade
A little bit off the track of our usual continuous improvement posts, this article by Bernard Marr nonetheless prompts thoughts of design for six sigma and agility in business. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a…
Certified Yellow Belt Online Course: 14th September 2020
Live hosted webinars, PowerPoint presentations and full downloadable audio-visual recordings of the webinars are just some of the benefits of our online certified Lean six Sigma course. It’s interactive, challenging and fun! Please click here…
Tech tip: Comparative Analysis – Drawing Box Plots in Excel
Microsoft Excel 2016 offers a wide range of statistical analysis tools. Click on the video below to view this 2 minute video on how to create box plots for comparative analysis.
The 4 Types of Project Manager
Project management guru, Fergus O’Connell, reckons there are 4 distinct types of project manager. Which one are you? To read more, please click here.
AIAG Global Supply Chain Survey 2025
In early 2020, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), in partnership with Thomson Reuters, launched the third and final report in the Supply Chain 2025 survey initiative! Top trends analyzed in this final report include…
Tech tip: Free Green Belt Exam Questions
Over the coming months we will be developing a database of online lean six sigma examination questions. Click here for a taster of what’s to come.
ISO 13053-1 Quantitative Methods in Process Improvement – Six Sigma
In case you missed it when first published back in 2011, this ISO standard provides an invaluable baseline for organisations launching six sigma or managing a mature six sigma programme. It provides a standard guide…