What is Six Sigma?
A Six Sigma methodology overview and resource article by Stephen Deas
What Makes Six Sigma Work?
Consultants are earning seven figure salaries, CEOs are claiming billions of dollars saved, conferences are popping up everywhere. Six Sigma is more than just the latest management buzzword!
Six Sigma and Quality Management Programs work to save your Company, Hotel, Resort, Hospital, Manufacturing Plant, Diagnostic Clinic or South Carolina School money and valuable resources.
Applying Six Sigma To Lean Manufacturing The relationship between Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is unquestioned. It saves you money and improves performance across the board. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma can be combined
for optimal results. See our Testimonials.
Applying Six Sigma to Improve Hospitals, Clinics, Treatment Centers, and Diagnostic Imaging in South Carolina
Despite the many amazing advances in imaging technologies, the benefits may not be fully realized if process problems, patient backlogs, productivity issues or other concerns disrupt diagnostic imaging operations.
Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement provide an answer
We are confident, regardless of your particular industry, that you will find many of the ideas, practices and principles equally relevant and
helpful to you and your organization as you strive
to hire, develop, and retain top talent.
Why Choose Quality Minds, Inc?
"I grew up in a small, Southern town and saw my hometown drastically altered by the closing of two plants. With the two lifelines gone, the town slowly and painfully dried up to near extinction.
Over the last two years, I have done much work with a small, South Carolina manufacturer with less than 100 employees. They are good at what they do and like many other companies; they place high value on improving their people and processes.
For the client, I have conducted six lean events. Two events dealt with reducing throughput times of manufacturing processes. One event’s goal was to improve the order entry process. Another event’s goal was to reduce the time needed to ship finished goods.
In each event, time was the critical variable. The approach was fairly simple: We first defined the project then measured the process. The measurement entailed videotaping the process and conducting time studies during the taping.
The team viewed the videotape and brainstormed for improvement opportunities. Actions were then taken to improve the process."
Quality Minds Gets Results!
"As a result of our efforts (within each event), the percent reductions in process time ranged from 26% to 41.6% with a mean percent reduction of 34%. To this day we continue to conduct simple
yet very effective three to four day lean events.
Since 1991, I have taught approximately three classes per year. My average class size is approximately six people. The first time certification pass rate for my classes is approximately 50%.
I estimate that since I began, roughly fifty one engineers and technicians have become certified with the help of my classes. I take great pride in this statistic. I cite it not to pat my back but to recognize that my efforts, in a small way, have helped companies continuously improve the way they do business." - Stephen Deas
Applying Six Sigma to Software Implementation Projects
Six Sigma can be applied to software implementation projects as well as software development. Project scenarios that feature common pain points provide examples of how
Six Sigma can address software implementation issues.
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Quality Minds Inc. of Charleston , SC Provides:
- Affordable online Professional Development Courses,
- The Plan to hire, develop and retain top talent,
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- Six Sigma Certification,
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- Statistical Process Control,
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Quality Minds, Inc. is a human capital firm dedicated to the development of present and future employees.
 Quality Minds exists to serve the most precious capital any business possesses…its employees. It is our firm belief that true and lasting performance improvement only comes when the energy, talent, and passion of a workforce is unleashed.
Continuous Process Improvement expert and President of Quality Minds, Inc., Stephen Deas, has published the thought provoking eBook on human capital leading edge management skills in business and in life.
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American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certifications
 These courses are designed for professionals aspiring to pass a certification exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ).
After successfully completing a course, you will better understand quality engineering and management, be able to apply a wide range of quality tools and concepts to your individual work situation, and be prepared to take the
ASQ Certification Exam. Certifications covered in the courses include:
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE),
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA),
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB),
- And Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).
The price includes a textbook. Exam details can be found on www.asq.org
Upon registration and payment, the student will receive compact disks each week covering the subjects for the week’s modules. Each disk will contain a subject matter video with narration from Stephen Deas.
Stephen was certified as a Quality Engineer in 1991 and a Six Sigma Black Belt in 2003. He will be available for a minimum of two hours each week via email or phone to answer questions, review homework, and more.
- The courses are designed to lead up to the ASQ certification exam.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), 16 week course: $240
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), 7 week course: $150
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB),
14 week course: $220
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), 14 week course: $220
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