Robert Skillman

Robert is a trainer, consultant, and coach who specializes in Lean/Six Sigma training and deployment. Since 1997, he has been certifying students as Lean/Six Sigma Black Belts and Master Black Belts.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in metallurgical engineering from EIP and is Certified as a Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Lean Sensei, Quality Auditor and Quality Engineer. Bob also serves as adjunct faculty at Kent State University.

Robert has worked in positions ranging from engineering to executive corporate management. His experience has brought him to the point where he now helps companies apply the methods proven to achieve true wealth, prosperity, impeccable quality and competitive positioning in world markets.

Lean/Six Sigma

Implementation In The Initial Application Area (IAA): The Connect With Six Sigma

(Number 12 In A Series)

By Robert Skillman

L ast issue we looked at Lean performance metrics. As we continue to work our way down through the Lean tools, we will now examine the powerful contribution "Six Sigma" can make. Done Value stream mapping Done 5S Done Visual factory Done Kaizen and Kaikaku Done Quick change over (SMED) Done Monuments & remedies Done Lean performance measurements Current Six Sigma We finally made it through the eight sections dealing with the creation of a Lean production system in the IAA. The final piece will make the "connect" with Six Sigma. As the implementation team prosecutes the activities in the IAA, one obstacle after another will be encountered. Some of these impediments to Lean will best be remedied using Six Sigma Methods. The tool kit used in Six Sigma: Define Measure Analyze Improve Control This is arguably the most powerful problem solving kit ever assembled. Originally organized at Motorola to affect Six Sigma levels of quality, it is now widely used for many diverse projects.

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