Lean and Six Sigma: The Same or Different?
Management Services › Vol. 50 Nbr. 4, January 2006
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Lean and Six Sigma are often referred to as programs, but that is not accurate. Six Sigma may be a program but lean is a philosophy. As a program, Six Sigma uses a methodology called DMAIC (determine, measure, analyze, implement, and control) to identify and eliminate waste. As a philosophy, lean is all about continuous improvement through the elimination of waste. Six Sigma is about exclusion. A Six Sigma team is identified for a specific area or project. Lean is inclusive. In a successful lean implementation, the entire organization may be involved in improving the value stream. As change management, Six Sigma tends to focus on cost, quality, and schedule. Lean is a transformational change, one that moves the organization to a planned state. The differences between lean and Six Sigma are greater than the similarities. When the differences are recognized, returns can be maximized by knowing when lean or Six Sigma is the right choice.
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Lean and Six Sigma: The Same or Different?
Both are often referred to as programmes, but that is not accurate. Six Sigma may be a program but lean is a philosophy. As a program. Six Sigma uses a methodology called DMAIC (determine, measure, analyse, implement, and control) to identify and eliminate waste. As a phi...
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