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Martin Hayden

Lead Instructor, LearnSixSigma.co.uk
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Martin qualified as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt in 2002 with Air Academy, Colorado Springs.

He has trained over 1200 students and taught courses across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Martin was previously Master Black Belt at Perkin Elmer, and most recently founded LearnSixSigma.co.uk in 2024.

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What is SMED?

What is SMED?

SMED is the Lean practice of reducing the time of process changeovers, decreasing cycle time and increasing process efficiency and throughput.

Published: 14th Apr 2025
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What does DPMO mean?

What does DPMO mean?

DPMO is used as a process quality benchmark when quality is defined as Pass or Fail. It is also used to compare processes of different complexities.

Published: 7th Apr 2025
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Lean & Six Sigma: What's the Difference?

Lean & Six Sigma: What's the Difference?

Lean and Six Sigma are closely related continuous improvement strategies. Simply put Lean is the need for speed while Six Sigma is the need for quality.

Published: 21st Mar 2025
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How do I get Certified?

How do I get Certified?

Choosing a Lean Six Sigma certification course can be daunting. This article outlines how to choose the right course for you and what else to look out for.

Published: 23rd Feb 2025
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What is Lean?

What is Lean?

Lean is a continuous improvement strategy for improving flow and eliminating waste. That is, getting the right things to the right places at the right time.

Published: 15th Feb 2025
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What is Six Sigma?

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a continuous improvement strategy for the improvement of quality in complex processes, with a focus on measurement and analysis of data.

Published: 11th Feb 2025
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