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3 sigma control limits is used to check data from a process and if it is within statistical control. Thisis is done by checking if data points are within three standard deviations from the mean.When we talk of statistical control using 3 sigma control limits, we use the three sigma [...]

Lean manufacturing philosophy revolves around the elimination of waste in a manufacturing system. It not only deals with the removal of material waste, but it also reduces the wastage of labor and time. It is a system of determining which activities or process will add value by reducing certain other [...]

In recent times, mind mapping techniques for business have been used by organizations as an effective communication tool that improves brainstorming and planning sessions. It is a tool used to structure information, helping you to analyze better, understand, and generate fresh ideas. It is a tool that is very simple [...]

While the adoption of Toyota's Lean Manufacturing principles have introduced words and phrases such as "Kaizen" and 'the Seven Wastes" into everyday conversation, mention "Poka Yoke" and you will probably get blank looks. Yet using a Poka-Yoke principle is a powerful and proactive way of minimizing human error and reducing [...]

Kaizen, or the management style of continuous improvement, is well known these days in businesses across the world. Originally it was used by Japanese companies or organisation in the manufacturing sector, but has since spread to businesses within various sectors and across business activities. Generally, kaizen is a philosophy which [...]

Kanban and Scrum are two terminologies mostly used alternatively for each other. But fact is that there are some very vital difference between scrum and kanban Agile development methodologies. Scrum is a tool widely used to shape work into smaller, manageable parts that can be accomplished by a professional team [...]