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Tech tip: What is the Null Hypothesis?
A mystery to many, and common sense to scientists. Click the title link to check out this explanation of hypothesis testing’s Null Hypothesis.
Join your local Lean network
Learning from others is a key tenet of the lean philosophy. Sharing and learning with and from others can make the journey to improvement both quicker and more effective. The regional Lean Networks in Ireland…
Christmas 2020: Support Focus Ireland
Lean Ireland supports the work of Focus Ireland. Focus Ireland is driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. Focus Ireland works with local government, communities and other agencies to provide supported housing for those most in need. Your donation will help…
Tech tip: Process Capability GIF
This neat little GIF explains how Cpk takes account of both spread and centering when calculating capability to meet specifications. Download and add to your next PowerPoint presentation. Control the motion with a right click.
Fastcap rocks the lean world!
For those of you seeking inspiration for your continuous improvement programme, look no further than Fastcap. FastCap (based in Bellingham, WA, USA) is an international product development company founded in 1997 with over 2000 distributors…
Tech tip: Mobile app for six sigma exam students
Mobile apps can certainly help with lightening the load when studying for exams. The Pocket Prep series of apps provides useful questions in preparation for ASQ (or any) six sigma examinations. (Note: Lean Ireland receives…
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…
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…