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The Value of Visual Work Instructions
This cute 5 and a half minute video on writing work instructions is a gift to any trainer who’d like to liven up a standard work course. Enjoy watching how well the kids can write…
Free eBook: Supply Chain Risk Management for Dummies
Filled with wise advice and practical to-do tips, this book is a new addition to the popular Dummies series! This compact book presents the basics of supply chain risk management, makes the business case for…
Descriptive Statistics in Excel
Microsoft Excel contains many hidden descriptive statistics and data analysis features. This 2m 10s YouTube video from Elliot Jardin shows you how. Click on the title link to view or call us today to discuss customised data…
9th February 2021: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course online
Green belts rock! On completion of this certified lean six sigma green belt course, you will be a more confident, capable and effective team leader and problem solver, than you ever thought possible. What’s more…
8th February 2021: Design of Experiments (DOE) online
The team at First Polymer Training Skillnet is running yet another of their very successful online DOE courses, starting 8th February 2021. Combining live webinars with DOE online simulation and assignments, and a DOE live…
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…