Six Sigma Shift Happens

WSJ article confronts the challenge of implementing Six Sigma without a continuous improvement culture. Shift happens. Which usually results in back-slide of performance. A robust control phase, in the DMAIC process, should work to sustain the achieved performance level and proactively identify shifts before its impacts the process. ...

... "one aerospace company that implemented more than 100 improvement projects, only to determine less than two years later that more than half had failed to generate lasting gains. " ...

Via Wall Street Journal: Six Sigma Failure

Aerospace Lean Six Sigma

Aerospace company satisfies its customers' expectations using a foundation of Lean Six Sigma to enable it to deliver. ...

... "Rouleau has also implemented the Lean Six Sigma system, which in the business world means the company looks to improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve customer relations. " ...

Via Hudson Star-Observer: Airworthy Aerospace

Quality Assurance Management Position

Aerospace QA position requires lean experience. ...

... "Candidate must have a working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, quality system implementation, specifically ISO2001/AS9100, and FAA regulations. " ...

Aerospace QA Manager

Lean Maintenance Supports Aerospace MRO

Lean manufacturing techniques are pervading the maintenance overhaul and repair processes of aerospace companies. Overhaul cycle time is decreasing as a results. ...

... "Pulsed moving lines, point-of-use kitting, pull systems, self-directed work cells - all the buzzwords of lean manufacturing are now being heard across commercial and military maintenance and modification. " ...

Via Flight International: Lean in Maintenance MRO Processes