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Peter Peterka - ArticlesPeter Peterka is the Principal Consultant in practice areas of DMAIC and DFSS. Peter has eleven years of experience performing as a Master Black Belt, and has over 15 years experience in industry as an improvement specialist and engineer working with numerous companies, including 3M, Dell, Dow, GE, HP, Intel, Motorola, Seagate, Xerox and even the US Men's Olympic Team. For partial list look here. Peter is a certified a Master Black Belt and holds an MS degree in Statistics from Iowa State and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue. Peter worked for 3M over 10 years where he gained extensive experience applying Sigma Methodologies to a variety of processes.
The Six Sigma Process – What is It?Sometimes you come across terms that stay in your mind, while at other times they just vanish from your head in the blink of an eye. The term Six Sigma belongs to the latter category as it is a business management process that has a lot to offer individual candidates as well as organizations. The Six Sigma process achieves this using focused improvement in quality and productivity. Bringing Toyota Close to HomeYour company need not be in the automotive industry to benefit from the principles of the Toyota Production System. Whether you're running a critical care unit, overseeing cross-country trucking operations or opening an art school, you can learn valuable lessons from the Toyota Production System. Lean Six Sigma in the US Army - Toward EfficiencyAll of the U.S. Armed Forces have adapted Six Sigma to improve processes and reduce waste. This article will focus on the use of Lean Six Sigma within the U.S. Army to improve efficiency. Application of Lean Six Sigma in the Public Sector:Six Sigma and Lean have been used separately in the public sector for years. Companies are now finding the benefits of combining Six Sigma and Lean for a more effective result. This articles explains how to apply Lean Six Sigma within the public sector. The Error Proofing Component of the Change Management ToolsetOne element of Six Sigma’s success is the error proofing component. This article will look into the importance of error proofing, its benefits, and how it is implemented within the change management toolset. Principles of Change Management by Peter PeterkaChange management is an indisputable tool for success. The principles of change management are described within this article. Employing all of these principles is required to achieve a positive result. The Affinity Diagram as a Brainstorming ToolBrainstorming is a great way to open up dialog and find solutions. However, this method can be hard to control. This article will provide valuable information about how to make brainstorming more effective by using the Affinity Diagram used in Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma and the NavyLean Six Sigma is used in all branches of the U.S. military. This piece will discuss how Lean Six Sigma was implemented within the U.S. Navy. Lean Six Sigma – the Volcano Beneath the UsafLean Six Sigma has been successfully deployed within the U.S. Armed Forces. This article offers insight into the implementation of Lean Six Sigma within the U.S. Air Force. Bringing Toyota Close to HomeYour company need not be in the automotive industry to benefit from the principles of the Toyota Production System. Whether you're running a critical care unit, overseeing cross-country trucking operations or opening an art school, you can learn valuable lessons from the Toyota Production System.
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