A world class provider of Lean Six Sigma consulting, Smarter Solutions has a trove of next generation lean six sigma and the balanced scorecard resources. Sign Up Today. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/login.php The stereotypical Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project has a nice process that produces data at a rapid enough rate that you can evaluate improvements during the project, but what options do you have if that is not the case? Using Monte-Carlo simulations can be a powerful way to estimate future performance without having to actually pilot test or prototype the improvements. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=122 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=122 The Enterprise process DMAIC roadmap provides a 21st century governance system that truly aligns scorecards, strategic planning, improvement plans, and control so that the enterprise as a whole benefits. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=121 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=121 Listen to Forrest Breyfogle in his latest podcast presentation, Why Go Beyond Lean Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard, at the 2008 Business Process Management Summit. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=118 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=118 There is no better time to look at your corporate big picture! Now, more than ever, it is essential to learn how to navigate through 2009. Competitive pressures are forcing employees of all ranks to react faster to changing business conditions and customer requirements. Starting with employee communications, learn how to improve performance, reduce conflicts and align teams for effective and profitable business results. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=117 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=117 Measurement issues can be prevalent at all levels of an organization. To add to this dilemma, the basic calculation and presentation of metrics can sometimes be deceiving. Organizations often state that suppliers must meet process capability objectives, typically measured in Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=116 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=116 The American Management Association (AMA) describes a 21st century governance system and how a company benefited from its deployment. The 9-step framework of the described Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE) business management system provides a guiding-light roadmap for navigating through and beyond these challenging times. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=114 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=114 Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean, and Lean Six Sigma are problem-solving methodology examples. Each of these problem solving approaches has strengths and weaknesses. However, these techniques are not an organizational governance system. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=115 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=115 It is important that there needs to be new understanding of exactly what role Lean Six Sigma Black Belts (BBs) should play in today’s economy. Gone are the days when businesses deployed BBs as troubleshooters. Today, BBs, together with other Six Sigma practitioners, are indispensable partners in organizationwide initiatives that are grounded strategically and implemented on a highly structured basis to meet critical organizational goals. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=113 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=113 Cpk is one of many capability metrics that are available. When capability metrics are used, organizations typically provide a Cp and a Cpk. In this paper we will discuss the mechanics of these two capability metrics, along with the pros and cons. In summary, the Cpk can provide insight on performance to a requirement if the process data used in the calculation comes from a normal distribution. If the process data is non-normal or it is the result of a combination of processes (a mixture of processes) then it provides an underestimation of the true non-conformance capability. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=112 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=112 Listen and learn more about how and why IEE is just the answer for your organization to achieve a sustainable enterprise-wide system. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=109 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=109 Competitive pressures are forcing executives to react faster to changing business conditions and customer requirements. Line managers, and decision-makers need to be able to monitor and manage day to day business operations with access to continuously updated performance metrics to make faster decisions and take immediate action. In short, what’s needed is a performance measurement system. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=111 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=111 This presentation describes a measurement and improvement strategy that addresses all these issues and can take organizations to their next level. To compete in today’s marketplace, employees must be aligned and working on what is valued by their customers. Organizations need to have a system that replaces firefighting activities with fire prevention. In today’s economy, business's Existence (and Excellence) depends on More Customers and Cash; i.e., E=MC2. Organizations need to create an enterprise where everyone’s activity is aligned and driven toward effectively achieving MC2. Measurements drive activities; however, many measurements do not drive the most effective activity. Described is a statistically-based measurement methodology that tracks an organization as an enterprise of interconnecting processes of supplier-customer relationships, which pulls for the creation of Lean Six Sigma improvement projects that are in direct alignment with business needs. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=108 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=108 Specializing in coaching and consulting, we introduce to companies the next generation of Lean Six Sigma: Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE). With daily operations throughout the world, Smarter Solutions aspires to be the best world-class firm for designing and applying innovative enterprise-wide performance measures and business solutions. Read our comprehensive IEE brochure. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=102 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=102 Learn and compare IEE to Six Sigma, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and Balanced Scorecard. Find out the similarities and differences that take your company beyond Lean Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard. http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=101 http://www.smartersolutions.com/pdfs/online_database/assets.php?documentid=101 View our archive of Lean Six Sigma and Integrated Enterprise Excellence resources. http://www.smartersolutions.com/articles.php http://www.smartersolutions.com/articles.php