TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES

The provided tools and methodologies include free 30,000-foot-level predictive performance reporting software add-in to Minitab statistical software, statistics tables such as the t-table, and Enterprise Improvement Plan (EIP) graphic. Included also are examples and exercise data sets that could be used in lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, and Master Black Belt Training, These data sets are from examples and exercises in the book Integrated Enterprise Excellence Volume III, Improvement Project Execution: A Management and Black Belt Guide for Going Beyond Lean Six Sigma and the Balanced Scorecard.

Enterprise Performance Management Framework: A Better Way to Create Predictability, Accountability, and Sustainable Financial Success

An Enterprise Performance Management Framework should help an organization create predictability, clarity, accountability, and sustainable financial success. Yet in most companies today, the “framework” consists of a loose collection of dashboards, siloed KPIs, subjective red-yellow-green charts, and improvement projects that rarely translate into meaningful, lasting enterprise-level impact. These organizations work hard, but do not consistently […]

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How to Improve KPI Reporting: Transforming Measures into Meaningful, Predictive Business Insights

How to improve KPI reporting is one of the most pressing questions faced by leadership teams in today’s data-saturated business environment. Organizations track more data than ever before, but most continue to struggle with converting their metrics into meaningful guidance that drives the business forward. Dashboards update daily, scorecards are reviewed in meetings, and yet

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How to Improve Profitability: Transforming Data into Sustainable Business Success

How to improve profitability is a question that keeps executives awake at night. Every leader wants to see stronger financial performance, but few have a repeatable, data-driven framework that aligns day-to-day operations with strategic goals. Smarter Solutions, Inc.’s Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE) methodology provides a practical, systems-based approach for creating a lasting improvement in profit,

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Smarter Solutions – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About Smarter Solutions FAQ What does Smarter Solutions do? We help organizations improve performance using the Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE) system, Lean Six Sigma, and AI‑powered analytics. What industries do you work with? Manufacturing, healthcare, government, finance, services—any organization seeking measurable, sustainable performance gains. Who founded Smarter Solutions? Forrest W. Breyfogle III founded Smarter Solutions

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Hardware and Software Integration Testing: A Smarter Approach to Unified System Validation

Hardware and Software Integration Testing is essential for organizations developing complex, technology-driven systems. At SmarterSolutions.com, our multidimensional testing methodology transforms how enterprises validate and synchronize their hardware and software systems. By combining analytical rigor with a systems-thinking mindset, we help organizations achieve more reliable performance, faster releases, and measurable business outcomes. Hardware and Software Testing

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How is a Control Chart Used: Its Purpose and Shortcomings – A Better Approach

The question “How is a control chart used?” is a critical inquiry that I will rephrase to “How is a control chart used so it leads to the best behavior?” This article will highlight issues with traditional control charting and provide a free app that provides a more effective approach to address these issues. To

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Enterprise Architecture Best Practices: Building a System that Unites Strategy, Metrics, and AI-Driven Decision Making

Enterprise architecture best practices are essential for organizations striving to connect strategy, process, and performance. However, many enterprises continue to operate in silos, relying on outdated scorecards and reactive problem-solving. The result? Wasted resources, misaligned goals, and inconsistent financial outcomes. Smarter Solutions’ Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE) methodology introduces a breakthrough approach to enterprise architecture—one that

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Implementing Edwards Deming Theory: Creating a Culture of Predictive, Systemic, and Sustainable Excellence

Edwards Deming is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern management science. His philosophy, often summarized in the ‘System of Profound Knowledge,’ laid the foundation for quality improvement, process thinking, and organizational transformation across the globe. Implementing Edwards Deming Theory in today’s complex and digital-driven environment requires not only understanding his

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Systems Thinking Framework 2.0: Unlocking Organizational Transformation Beyond Traditional Approaches

A systems thinking framework is essential for organizations seeking sustainable success in today’s interconnected and rapidly changing environment. Too often, companies struggle because they focus on isolated improvements rather than addressing the system as a whole. This fragmented approach leads to wasted resources, siloed initiatives, and disappointing results. The Smarter Solutions Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE)

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Performance Metrics 2.0: Turning Dashboard Confusion into Strategic Clarity

Performance metrics are meant to guide businesses, but in most organizations, they do the opposite. Leaders stare at colorful dashboards packed with red-yellow-green indicators, unsure of where to focus. Metrics are reviewed in isolation, performance is judged in snapshots, and improvement efforts chase symptoms rather than root causes. The result? Misalignment, wasted effort, and missed

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