Every organization can benefit from continuous improvement. In this blog, we’ll highlight 3 simple Lean tools for process improvement, why they’re important and how Minitab Engage can help you successfully leverage these tools across your organization. Let’s get started!

His colleagues say there's no one like him. He's been described as that rare person who can teach anyone about technical subjects, listen carefully, win over skeptical staff, and even emcee a retirement party with just the right mix of humor. Meet the 2023 Quality Professional of the Year.

Statistical quality software undoubtedly helps manufacturers boost productivity, improve decision-making, and become more engaged with their data. But to fully realize the benefits, they must embrace staff training.

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The L.S. Starrett Company has recently appointed Matthew Wells as Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement.

Using Minitab’s Predictive Analytics with Auto ML in manufacturing enables quality improvement and warranty prediction, practically in real-time.

Greg Kinsey, Industry Executive at Hitachi, reveals how creative uses of the DMAIC process with digital transformation are helping factories to unlock the next level of process improvement.

I’ve been pleased to see so many organizations embrace a robust approach to quality improvement through methods like Lean and Six Sigma. There are indeed some detractors out there, but for the most part these are people that have observed failed deployments of quality initiatives. 

The first time it happened was in 2009. I was about to take the helm of a 34-foot catamaran in the British Virgin Islands as captain, my baptism into the world of “bareboat” sailing. “You’re good to go,” said the dockhand. 

How is your compliance policy? Is it an all-consuming mission at your organization?