Let’s consider what are the common problems people face when trying to align their Lean Six Sigma initiatives with business objectives? From a Google search I found an example business objective as “We want to achieve sales of €10 million in European markets.” I know how to do that – buy any business in Europe [...]
Posts from ‘January, 2012’
Companies on the Decline and Slide Avoidance
In one section of the January 25, 2012 Wall Street Journal the following articles appeared: At Yahoo, the Ad Decline Continues J&J Net Slumps on Charges AMD Posts Loss After Write-Downs, Says Sales Will Decline This Quarter Quiznos Slices Debt in Restructuring Sony in Talks to Invest in Olympus If care is not taken, one [...]
Dallas ASQ Presentation and Tutorial
I am to be conducting the evening ASQ Dallas section meeting and tutorial. As with my other presentations and tutorials, this topic is being (can be) presented at various ASQ and other technical conferences and meetings. Let me know if you are aware of an organization who might have an interest in me talking with [...]
Combining Lean and Continuous Improvement with Design Thinking
QUESTION: I am looking for information on the combining Lean and Continuous Improvement with Design Thinking. Do you know an article on combining these approaches, or do you have a case you can share with me? RESPONSE: A system for accomplishing this is Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE). Figure 3.1 of a free e-book that can [...]
Twinkies maker bankruptcy and lessons learned
Twinkies maker files for bankruptcy states that Hostess Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection In bankruptcy, the company plans to continue negotiating with 12 unions to modify the collective-bargaining agreements for its union workers, who comprise 83% of its approximately 19,000 employees. Twinkies have declined a bit recently in sales while the overall [...]
