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Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains are the backbone of businesses, ensuring goods and services flow seamlessly from suppliers to customers. However, with complexity comes vulnerability. Supply chain risk management (SCRM) has emerged as a critical...
How to Integrate Control Charts with Six Sigma Tools
In the dynamic world of quality management, Six Sigma stands as a beacon of precision, guiding organizations toward operational excellence. At the heart of this methodology lies the control chart—a powerful tool that monitors process stability and performance. But how...
Common Sources of Measurement Bias in Six Sigma Projects
Six Sigma projects rely on precision. Data is essential for these initiatives, guiding teams toward process improvements and better outcomes. But what happens when the data is flawed? Measurement bias can sneak into your Six Sigma project, distorting your results and...
Project Deliverables
Delivering successful projects in any industry hinges on one essential factor—the clarity of project deliverables. Whether it's launching a new app, designing a marketing campaign, or building infrastructure, project deliverables keep teams focused, stakeholders...
Lean Six Sigma in Las Vegas Casinos
The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas casinos mask a fiercely competitive industry driven by operational excellence, relentless customer service, and cutting-edge technology innovations. Behind the dazzling lights, Lean Six Sigma is quietly powering casino transformation...
Pi Planning
At its core, PI planning stands for Program Increment planning, a cornerstone of SAFe that brings together multiple Agile teams, stakeholders, and leaders for a face-to-face (or virtual) alignment fest. Picture this: every 8 to 12 weeks, your entire ART gathers—not...
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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