by GO Productivity | Dec 22, 2020 | Agile, Innovation, Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Technology
Dealing with Complexity makes us Stronger – with Lean, Agile and Digital Canadian manufacturers have an excellent reputation across the world for good business practices. We are also uniquely positioned to supply products to local markets. This includes all the...
by GO Productivity | May 5, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Management, Operations, Process Improvement, Production, Productivity
Here is DEFINITION AND INTRODUCTION TO DMAIC DMAIC is a data-driven improvement cycle or framework that breaks down problem solving into five steps as shown in the below diagram. Each step has key activities and tools/templates used to set up and execute a...
by Scott Penner | Apr 30, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Management, Operations, Process Improvement, Productivity
What is Value Stream Mapping and how can you use it to improve your business? Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is perhaps one of the most powerful tools available within the Lean toolbox. However, if you are not a low-mix, high-volume manufacturer, does VSM...
by Scott Penner | Apr 17, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Management, Operations, Production, Productivity
What is Lean? Many times leaders can feel that their team members have plenty good ideas but lack focus, or that some processes feel too clunky and inefficient. Have you ever asked “There’s got to be a better way?” Or perhaps you’ve heard of Lean before...
by GO Productivity | Apr 17, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Management, Operations, People, Production, Productivity
Welcome back to GO Productivity’s Book Club 6th Installment. Part 6: The Part of Tens Welcome back to GO Productivity’s Book Club 6th installment and our final review of the book Lean Six Sigma for Dummies by John Morgan and...
by GO Productivity | Mar 1, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Process Improvement, Production, Productivity
What is SIPOC? SIPOC stands for (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs and Customers). This is a tool for mapping a process and connecting it to your customers and what they need. The following figure represents the template or model to fill out. First, write out...
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