The purpose of this report is to help SMMs focus on realistic objectives achievable with appropriate implementation of digital technologies to cut costs, improve existing processes, and lay the groundwork for continued progress. It is also important to recognize that the biggest hurdles to effective implementation are not likely to be technical, but rather managerial and cultural.
CMTC’s Guide to Six Sigma is a comprehensive 15 page overview of the principles and philosophies of Six Sigma. It addresses the issue of quality in the manufacturing process and how to ensure that the quality is maintained.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a flexible, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that does a tremendous job of representing a process from start to finish. It’s visual, easy for most people to follow and understand, and promotes focused discussion, brainstorming and problem solving among a diverse group of participants. This e-book will go into further details about the basics of Value Stream Mapping.