Resources
Welcome to the Thornley Group resources section. Over the coming months we will be adding material to this part of our website to provide information for clients and other users of our website. Keep watching this space for explanations of Business Improvement, Lean and Six Sigma terminology and exam revision for those who are taking examinations on our courses.
An Introduction to Lean
This article describes the benefits of 'Lean' and the methodologies that surround it.
Lean is often referred to as Lean Operations, Lean Enterprise, Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System amongst other things. It refers to a way of working that enables us to maximise customer satisfaction whilst utilising the least amount of resources....
An Introduction to Six Sigma
Six-Sigma business process improvement is explained in an easy to understand way.
To achieve Six-Sigma performance in a process it is necessary to reduce variation. By doing this we are able to predict outputs, reduce waste and lower our operating costs. All with improved customer satisfaction...
An Introduction to Six Sigma.pdf 
Green Belt Maths Qualifying Questions - Test you maths skills
Green Belt maths qualifier in pdf format.
Green Belt Maths Qualifier Answers
Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma Sample Exam Questions
Green Belt level exam maths question resources in pdf format.
Lean
Becoming a Lean organisation involves many steps and requires a commitment to doing business differently...
Six Sigma
Six-Sigma is capable of delivering substantial improvements in business performance and profitability...
Latest News
NZOQ Certified public Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belt Training in 2012. The only National Quality Organisation certified Green Belt training in New Zealand will be held in Wellington and Auckland and is open to members of the public...