Articles by Martin
What is SMED?

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