Lean 6 Sigma is a business improvement methodology which combines (as the name implies) tools from both Lean Enterprise (Manufacturing) and 6 Sigma. Lean eliminates the waste in your processes, while 6 Sigma ensures quality through the elimination of variation in your processes and also provides a structured data driven structure to solve problems and [...]
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What is Lean 6 Sigma ? 6 Sigma, originally developed by Motorola, is a improvement methodology to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects in manufacturing processes. Defects are defined as unacceptable deviation from the target performance measure or specification. The objective of 6 Sigma is to deliver high performance, reliability, and value to the end customer. [...]
Substance, Not Hype Defenders say the current downturn, far from denting 6 Sigma reputation, is enhancing it. While they acknowledge 6 Sigma did not help them predict and avoid the downturn, they insist no one ever claimed it would. “You’re dealing with a global economic problem that is a one-in-80-year event,” Keith Sherin, [...]
