Caterpillar launched its Six Sigma program in 2001 under CEO Glen Barton. By 2004, the company hit its $30 billion revenue target two years ahead of schedule. Six Sigma drove direct improvements in manufacturing costs, product quality, and order-to-delivery speed. The...
Strategic risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks that threaten an organization’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives. It differs from operational risk management, which focuses on daily processes. ISO 31000 defines...
It depends entirely on which certifying body you choose. ASQ requires at least one completed, real-world project for Black Belt certification. ASQ has no project requirement for Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or Master Black Belt candidates. IASSC requires no project...
It depends on which body certified you. ASQ’s Black Belt and Master Black Belt require renewal every three years. ASQ’s Green Belt and Yellow Belt are valid for life. IASSC certifications are recognized perpetually but carry a “Current” status...
Stakeholder mapping is the process of identifying and visually analyzing everyone who affects or is affected by a project. In Six Sigma, it starts in the Define phase of DMAIC. It helps teams understand who holds power, who has high interest, and how to engage each...
Green Belt and Black Belt certifications draw the highest employer demand in 2026. Lightcast labor analytics counted roughly 55,000 U.S. job postings in 2024 asking for Lean Six Sigma training. LinkedIn showed more than 48,000 active Six Sigma vacancies in July 2025...