Lean Six Sigma Bursts

In this episode, I discuss a big opportunity to improve success in your manufacturing facility, reducing equipment downtime.
Most people are only focused on the lost labor when equipment isn't running, but what about the lost opportunity to produce valuable products that could be sold to a customer?
If you're looking for a good improvement project, collecting data on your downtime and calculating these costs might uncover a potential project you can work on.

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In this episode, I discuss an important concept in Six Sigma:
Y = f(x) or Y is a function of x.
Y is your measured output, and X represents the inputs to your process, and the function represents the process and how the X factors relate or impact the Y.
Another way to state it is Inputs (X), Processes (Function) and Outputs (Y) or IPO.
I explain how this concept can be used when thinking through your own personal improvement journey. What are your inputs, processes and outputs.
If you don't like how one of the outputs is performing (relationships, weight, health, income, etc), then what processes and inputs need to change.
Listen to the episode to learn more. If you'd like the graphic I mentioned, send me an email at brion@biz-pi.com

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In this episode, I summarize 6 different types of projects you can use for a Lean Six Sigma certification
Improve Quality
Reduce Speed and Time
Reduce Cost and Consumption of Resources
Reduce Risk
Improve Capacity and Flow
Improve Experience and Satisfaction Ratings

I also share examples of each across 4 industries: Manufacturing, Office, Government and Healthcare

You can also read about these 6 types by going to https://greenbeltcertification.com/2026/05/17/common-types-of-process-improvement-projects-for-lean-and-six-sigma-certification-programs/

I also mentioned that there are a long list of project ideas by industry and department, which can be found at https://www.biz-pi.com/lean-and-six-sigma-project-ideas/

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In this episode, I discuss a specific method for capturing process improvements using surveys, and how you can isolate the improvements so that the difference between survey participants doesn't hide the results.

I also referenced a similar survey I conducted (Episode 77), where I shared the survey results at a company after implementing a daily huddle.
You can check out episode #77 from June 2023 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e77-client-survey-shows-daily-huddles-improve-communication/id1529478357?i=1000615545292
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In this episode, I share a list of the simulations I use in my training classes to teach Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques.
To see the entire list, go to https://greenbeltcertification.com/lean-six-sigma-training-simulations/

If you'd like to attend the Green Belt with Copilot Part 2 webinar, I had to reschedule to April 13th. I'll go through ANOVA, DOE, Regression and other hypothesis tests using Copilot. You can still register at ⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/c/webinars/green-belt-refresher-using-copilot-part-2⁠⁠

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Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.leansixsigmaecosystem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access free courses and templates, or upgrade for premium content and coaching programs
Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biz-pi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about me and my consulting firm
Visit ⁠⁠https://greenbeltcertification.com⁠⁠ to learn how to get Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification for you or your organization