The Common Thread: Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Waste

Presenter: Paul Prunty

Presentation To ASQ 1001, Grand Rapids Section, May12th, 2022

Title: The Common Thread - Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Waste

Presenter: Paul Prunty

Presentation Overview:

The presentation will provide a high-level overview of an approach to continuous improvement involving some basic concepts of waste, Six Sigma and Lean.

It is a back to basics, review of tools and application of Lean / Six Sigma, the definition of waste from a Lean perspective, and it concludes with a mini-case study demonstrating process mapping as a core improvement tool.

Key takeaways should include:

• Basic understanding of Lean Tools

• Understanding DMAIC

• Basic Quality Tools used in improvement activities

• Better insight into “the common thread”