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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): Streamline Production
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is a critical methodology in product development that focuses on simplifying and optimizing the design of products to improve manufacturability and ease of assembly. By integrating DFMA principles early in the design phase,...
Jira: Issue & Project Tracking for Agile Teams
Jira, developed by Atlassian Inc., is a powerful and versatile tool designed to streamline and enhance project management, particularly in software development. Since its inception in 2002, Jira has evolved into a leading agile project management platform used by...
QA vs QC: Understand the Key Differences & Essential Aspects
When it comes to making sure that products meet high-quality standards, two important terms often come up: Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC). Though they sound similar, they play different roles in ensuring the quality of products and processes....
ABC Inventory Analysis: Master Inventory Management with the 80/20 Rule
ABC analysis, also known as Always Better Control, Pareto Analysis, or the 80:20 Rule, is a widely used inventory management technique. It prioritizes the management of inventory items based on their significance. It is grounded in the economic principle formulated by...
What is Product Design? — updated 2025
Product design is a multifaceted process that involves blending user needs with business goals to create products that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. This process includes imagining, creating, and iterating products that...
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Streamline Business Operations
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable tools for modern businesses aiming to integrate and streamline their various functions and processes into a unified system. This comprehensive software solution not only enhances operational...
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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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