Welcome to Purdue University’s Lean Six Sigma blog, where, you’ll find helpful tips and learn about industry trends. Topics range from how Six Sigma principles are applied in a range of industries to how to begin a Six Sigma program at your organization. This six sigma blog is geared to anyone wanting to enhance their business skills, operate more efficiently, or advance their career.


15 March, 2024

Six Sigma Belt Level Rankings

Professionals who earn Six Sigma certification become key stakeholders in improving the quality of operations within their organizations. They strive to eliminate variation in manufacturing …

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15 March, 2024

Advance in Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma principles are used in a range of industries to improve process efficiency by eliminating waste and reducing defects. When applied correctly, these …

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29 November, 2022

4 Reasons to Become a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

To thrive even in times of economic tumult and supply chain disruptions, organizations need to be built from the top down with efficiency and quality …

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3 July, 2021

Becoming Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is an industry-defining methodology that combines the best of Six Sigma concepts and Lean ideology to improve products, services and customer …

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30 June, 2021

Lean Tools and Principles and Their Applications

If you’ve heard some buzz about Lean tools and principles, you’re not alone. Lean tools got their start in America as early as the 1900s, …

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25 June, 2021

Benefits of Six Sigma in Finance & Accounting

The international financial environment is more interconnected than ever, with the effects of unstable or inconsistent monetary policies being felt far beyond a single organization. …

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21 June, 2021

What are the Lean Six Sigma Principles?

In today’s fast-paced, globalized business world, competition among modern corporations is fierce. In this climate, every competitive edge matters, leading business professionals to continually explore …

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19 June, 2021

Becoming Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides an excellent framework for creating efficiencies throughout an organization, combining the defect prevention focus of Six Sigma with the emphasis …

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16 June, 2021

Kaizen Training and the Lean Six Sigma Approach

According to kaizen philosophy, the improvement of systems, programs and people is a continuous, ongoing process. Kaizen originated as a Japanese business approach and the …

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