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In our February blog we provided an overview of Measurement System Analysis for continuous data. Specifically, we explained the TMAC approach to plan and conduct a Gage R&R Study. Then in our March blog we discussed how to interpret the output from a Gage R&R Study. In addition, we shared insights on how to fix … Read more
Did you know a measurement system error once resulted in a $125M mistake for NASA? It’s true. Back in 1998 NASA launched the Mars Climate Orbiter. After 10 months of travel to the Red Planet the orbiter burned up due to problems with the thrusters. The root cause? The navigation team used the metric system … Read more
TMAC customers contact us periodically to help assess their measurement system. Past examples include a tier-1 supplier for the automotive industry, a tier-1 supplier for a telecommunication company, and a paper manufacturer. A current customer in the healthcare industry is launching a new product and would like to know if their measurement system is reliable. What … Read more
Earlier this year we shared a list of ‘Red Flags’ we have encountered over the past 20 years of TMAC’s LSS Program. As a reminder, Red Flags are issues or concerns which can have a negative impact on the success of a Lean Six Sigma project. Often the impact is in the form of higher … Read more
Don’t let these red flags overwhelm your LSS Program Over the past 20 years TMAC has provided training and support for dozens of different LSS deployments, across a variety of industries. During that time, our staff have provided over 5,000 hours of project coaching for Green Belts and Black Belts. As we meet with each … Read more
“Success comes from experience… and experience comes from failure. If you’re not successful yet, then maybe you haven’t failed enough.” ~ Mel Robbins In life we all have good and not so good experiences. All experiences offer a learning opportunity. Personally, I think I have learned much more from my not so good experiences – … Read more
Recently TMAC was providing coaching for a Black Belt working in the Analyze Phase of his project. He was trying to figure out how to increase the output for a manufacturing process. The company was in a sold-out position – demand exceeded supply. The process was production of glass fibers used in the manufacture of different types of insulation. The manufacture of glass fibers is a highly complex process. The BB determined additional capacity could result in a sales increase of over $1M.
How many times have you led a Team Launch in which team members begin to jump to solutions? This is a very common experience for most Lean Six Sigma practitioners. The recommended response is to explain to your team that LSS requires use of the DMAIC methodology. It is also important to let them know … Read more
(Yes… “Data” is Plural!) Dear Lean Six Sigma Readers, I hope you are having an amazing Spring as I am! This month’s blog is about analyzing data. Have you ever been asked to analyze a dataset? If so, what was your approach? If you are like me, and enjoy discovering the story of the data, … Read more
In this blog, I would like to share a success story in applying lean with one of our customers, InterConnect Wiring. First, a little background on the company from their website: InterConnect Wiring was founded in 1993 and continues to be a world leader in supplying military aerospace electrical products. Over its history, InterConnect … Read more
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