Lean and Six Sigma: Integrating Lean and Six Sigma in a Systematic Approach

Abstract

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma are both powerful tools to improving quality, productivity, profitability and market competitiveness. Six Sigma is focused on reducing variation using a problem solving approach and statistical tools. Lean Manufacturing focuses on eliminating waste and improving flow using various Lean principles and their respective approaches. as stand alone tools, companies can achieve strong improvements. using either tool alone has its limitations. However, by combining the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology with lean manufacturing tools, companies have a more appropriate toolkit to address all types of process problems and can reap even more dramatic gains. an integrated approach to process improvement is presented using Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma. the approach begins with Value Stream Mapping to identify gaps between the current and future state. Six Sigma is then used to ensure an improvement roadmap with a problem solving approach. Lean manufacturing techniques are used in conjunction for process improvement.

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Lean; Muda; Value Stream Mapping

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Article - Conference proceedings

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English

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Publication Date

01 Dec 2005

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