Entrepreneurs Are Bleeding Time — Six Sigma Is How You Stop It

28. apr. 2026

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In this episode of the BLABO Podcast, host Chris Papin welcomes April Young, a seasoned chemical engineer and Lean Six Sigma master black belt. April shares her extensive experience in various industries, including her work with Procter & Gamble and GE, and her current role at Brambles, a global supply chain company. The conversation delves into the principles of Lean Six Sigma, emphasizing its importance as a continuous improvement methodology that focuses on problem-solving and efficiency in business processes. April explains how understanding customer expectations and maintaining a cycle of improvement are crucial for business success, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to changing customer needs and expectations. About the Guest April Young is the Global Head of Operational Excellence at Brambles, a global supply chain company. She has over 30 years of experience as an engineer and program manager across multiple industries including consumer goods, electronics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. She is a Chemical Engineer with an MBA, and is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. In her current role, she leads an organization of continuous improvement professionals located around the globe helping to drive efficiency and effectiveness in Supply Chain processes. April and her husband live in Fort Worth, Texas. Connect with April: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-young-3797378/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-young-3797378/] * Email: april@coustille.com Get the book here: https://books.by/papins-shelf/168-hours [https://books.by/papins-shelf/168-hours] To learn more, visit: https://papinspeaks.com/ [https://papinspeaks.com/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/chris-papin/ [https://missionmatters.com/author/chris-papin/]

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