Case Study
Wake Tech students gain the right tools for the job
To get the job done, you need the right tools. Lean Six Sigma students at Wake Technical Community College, based in Raleigh, NC, are learning that JMP ® statistical discovery software from SAS is a tool well worth carrying in their kits. The principles of Lean Six Sigma – define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC), firmly rooted in statistics – today play an increasingly important role in almost every industry, from health care to retail to manufactur- ing. Features in JMP give students a visual and dynamic way to identify problems and improvement opportunities, uncover solutions and communicate results. Wake Tech had been offering a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt class as part of its continuing-education program, but in 2011 decided to enhance the curricu