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Control charts: telling normal variation apart from an anomaly
In many organisations, the slightest movement in an indicator triggers a reaction. A figure that…

The Ishikawa diagram: organising possible causes to get to the bottom of a problem
Faced with a recurring problem, organisations often look for a quick explanation to restore the…

The A3 method: solving a problem on a single page
In many organisations, problem-solving spreads across endless documents. Meeting minutes, presentations and internal notes pile…

Measuring an Organisation’s Lean Six Sigma Maturity
In many organisations, continuous improvement has become a familiar feature of management discourse. Projects are…

Visual management: making performance visible to steer it better
In many organizations, performance is measured and commented much more than it is seen. Indicators…

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance): daily equipment performance
In many industrial organizations, maintenance is still experienced as a function apart, isolated from the…
