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Quality by Design (QbD): Blueprint for Building Quality
Quality by Design (QbD) is a proactive approach to creating high-quality products and processes right from the initial design phase. Rather than relying solely on end-point testing or corrective actions, QbD builds quality into each step of development, bringing...
How SSDSI Helps Students with Six Sigma Black Belt Certification?
Achieving a Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a career-defining milestone for professionals who want to lead process improvement projects and drive organizational excellence. Yet, the journey from training to certification can often seem complex. This is...
How Six Sigma can improve DIFOT Rate?
In an industry defined by precision engineering and exhilarating performance, the gap between a product's potential and its arrival in the customer's hands can determine success or failure. The roar of a supercharged engine and the thrill of incredible speed mean...
What Is a Klout Score?
A Klout score was a number between 1 and 100 that measured a person’s influence across social media platforms. Launched in 2008, Klout became famous for quantifying how much impact someone had online, based on their activity and engagement. The higher the score, the...
How to Handle Large or Complex Data Sets in Excel for Six Sigma
Working with large or complex data sets is a common challenge in Six Sigma projects. Excel remains one of the most popular tools for data analysis due to its flexibility, accessibility, and powerful built-in features. However, managing extensive or intricate data in...
How do you align QFD in Six Sigma with your organization’s strategy and goals?
Aligning Quality Function Deployment (QFD) with Six Sigma initiatives and your organization’s strategy ensures every improvement effort delivers customer value and supports long-term business objectives. This guide breaks down the process, best practices, and...
Meet The Author
Kevin Clay, MBB
Kevin is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and President of Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Moreover, Kevin has spent over 25 years in the trenches of process improvement and Six Sigma implementation. He’s seen everything from amazing successes to total disasters. As a Master Black Belt and executive consultant, he’s helped companies across all industries transform how they work.
What makes Kevin different isn’t his impressive resume. It’s his core belief that our biggest failures teach us the most valuable lessons. Through authentic conversations and real stories, he creates a space where professionals can learn from others’ mistakes without having to make them all themselves.
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