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What is Lean Six Sigma?

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Lean   Six Sigma  is a process improvement method. Six Sigma  reduces defects by effectively solving problems and reduces variation to produce consistent satisfactory products or services. On the other hand,  Lean  increases speed and efficiency of processes by reducing wastes and maximizing flow. These methodical approaches in workplaces create value for the customer that can result in increased evenue, reduced costs, greater customer satisfaction, and improved work environment. Benefits of using Lean Six Sigma Method Improves Efficiency / Effectiveness Lean Six Sigma methods can help you create effective processes that will maximize your business' resources and manpower Reduces Costs Less defects can save your business from spending money (in workforce, materials, equipment) in re-processing or solving the defects Increases Revenue / Profit Lean Six Sigma enables your business to do more with less through improving inefficient processes and ...

8 Types of Wastes in Work Process

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Waste  is any step or movement in a process that does not add any value in order to complete the process successfully. When waste is removed, only the essential and required steps to deliver a product or service remain in the process, thus, maximizing the flow. Defect Product/service/output that is out of specification and needs to be corrected or reprocessed Overproduction Producing too much before it is ready to be sold Waiting Time wasted while waiting for the next step in a process Time wasted while waiting for the previous step to be completed Waiting for parts, instructions, details or equipments Non-utilized Talent Employee's underutilized skills and knowledge Transportation Unnecessary movements of products and materials from one location/process to another Inventory Excess materials not being processed  Motion Unnecessary movements by people, info or equipment due to workspace layout, ergonomic issues, or searching for misplaced items ...