Your Guide to Six Sigma Belts
The Six Sigma methodology evolved as a result of the ever-present need for product quality and pr
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Application of Engineering Practices to Healthcare
Healthcare requires a structured approach to solving challenging problems that engineers naturally bring to the table. As an engineer data is integral to decision making. This data can indicate whether things are improving, getting worse, or staying the same.
How Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing Work Together
Masaaki Imai, founder of the Kaizen Institute, published Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success in 1986. Since then, kaizen, (kai = change, zen = good), or “good change” has been one of the most successful continuous improvement approaches of the twentieth century.
Lean Manufacturing and the Small Business
We often think of Lean in large organizations such as auto manufacturing. At the same time, small organizations have to control inventory, fight waste, streamline processes and schedule staff. For many smaller business owners there is the added issue of doing it all yourself. This is where Lean can be applied.
Benefits of Professional Associations
A 2015 survey by Buzz Marketing found that recent college graduates want professional organizations that give them opportunities to grow their social capitol, provide continuing education, job connections and have opportunities to volunteer. About 25% of the respondents in the survey said professional organizations are “old school.”
Engineering Management Career Expectations
In 2002, Google reorganized into a flat organization and did away with all managers. The experiment did not last long. After a few months, Google leaders Larry Page and Sergey Brin understood the value of their managers. They saw how they counted on engineering managers to work one-on-one with employees to support career development, to communicate plans and strategies, and to ensure that processes and decisions are aligned with company goals.
Lean Manufacturing Management Career Expectations
Lean manufacturing managers are in high demand. Lean and Six Sigma are no longer confined to the automotive and manufacturing industries.