Glossary Terms Archive

3P LEAN

The Production Preparation Process (3P), a powerful tool for taking a large-picture view of how products are designed and manufactured, is powerful. It helps teams to brainstorm ideas, and then narrow them down to a product that can be implemented....

Alternative Hypothesis (Ha)

Statistical hypothesis testing forms the backbone of research methodology across various fields. At its core lies the alternative hypothesis, a fundamental concept that drives scientific inquiry and data analysis. The alternative hypothesis represents a statement that...

7 Wastes of Lean (TIMWOOD): Why Fixing Them in the Wrong Order Fails

The seven wastes of Lean are called Muda, non-value-adding activity. Practitioners remember them using the acronym TIMWOOD. Taiichi Ohno identified them at Toyota decades ago. But Muda is only one of three related concepts. Mura and Muri usually cause Muda to appear....

Business Process Management System (BPMS)

A business process management system serves as the central nervous system for organizational workflows, enabling companies to visualize, execute, and continuously improve their operations. Unlike traditional software that addresses isolated problems, BPMS creates an...

Business Process Quality Management – Six Sigma’s Role

Business process quality management covers the methods an organization uses to align its workflows with customer needs. The goal is straightforward: reduce waste, cut defects, and make outcomes more consistent. Six Sigma is one of the most widely used approaches for...