Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results: A Synchronized Approach by Sheila R. Po

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Lean? Six Sigma? or Lean Six Sigma?Which is the right approach for effective continuous improvement? While much has been written on merging Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, this is the first book to detail a logical alternative - a no-nonsense strategy for maintaining the best of both initiatives without diluting either.In "Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results," Mark Nash, Sheila Poling, and Sophronia Ward lay out the differences between Lean and Six Sigma, define the distinct power and focus of each, and detail why and how to use them together in a synchronized and complementary way. While Lean focuses on the elimination of waste, Six Sigma addresses variability and reliability. Organizations that initiate Lean early in their continuous improvement efforts create culture change, immediate results, and streamlined processes, paving the way for faster and more effective Six Sigma results.This practical, easy read shows how to choose the right projects, approach, people, and toolset to achieve bottom-line results faster. Readers will benefit from the authors' years of experience implementing Lean with Six Sigma, through detailed case studies from both manufacturing and service companies.If you are struggling with the dilemma of how to integrate Lean and Six Sigma, or deciding which approach to use, read this practical, down-to-earth book to inspire and guide your strategy.

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Which is the right approach for effective continuous improvement? While much has been written on merging Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, this is the first book to detail a logical alternative - a no-nonsense strategy for maintaining the best of both initiatives without diluting either. In Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results, Mark Nash, Sheila Poling, and Sophronia Ward lay out the differences between Lean and Six Sigma, define the distinct power and focus of each, and detail why and how to use them together in a synchronized and complementary way. While Lean focuses on the elimination of waste, Six Sigma addresses variability and reliability. Organizations that initiate Lean early in their continuous improvement efforts create culture change, immediate results, and streamlined processes, paving the way for faster and more effective Six Sigma results. This practical, easy read shows how to choose the right projects, approach, people, and toolset to achieve bottom-line results faster. Readers will benefit from the authors' years of experience implementing Lean with Six Sigma, through detailed case studies from both manufacturing and service companies. If you are struggling with the dilemma of how to integrate Lean and Six Sigma, or deciding which approach to use, read this practical, down-to-earth book to inspire and guide your strategy.

Author Biography

Mark Nash (Author) , Sheila R. Poling (Author) , Sophronia Ward (Author)

Table of Contents

IntroductionChapter 1. Purpose of a Lean or Six Sigma InitiativeChapter 2. The Power and Focus of LeanChapter 3. The Power and Focus of Six SigmaChapter 4. Lean and Six Sigma ARE Different InitiativesChapter 5. Creating the Culture for Successful ChangeChapter 6. Faster Six Sigma Results come from a Lean CultureChapter 7. Lean or Six Sigma: Applying the Right MethodologyChapter 8. The Two-Pronged Approach: Synchronizing and Six Sigma Chapter 9. Beyond Lean and Six Sigma: From Project Focused to Future Focus Improvement

Long Description

h3 Lean? Six Sigma? or Lean Six Sigma? /h3 p Which is the right approach for effective continuous improvement? While much has been written on merging Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, this is the first book to detail a logical alternative - a no-nonsense strategy for maintaining the best of b both /b initiatives without diluting either. /p p In b i Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results /i /b, Mark Nash, Sheila Poling, and Sophronia Ward lay out the differences between Lean and Six Sigma, define the distinct power and focus of each, and detail why and how to use them together in a b synchronized /b and b complementary /b way. While Lean focuses on the elimination of waste, Six Sigma addresses variability and reliability. Organizations that initiate Lean early in their continuous improvement efforts create culture change, immediate results, and streamlined processes, paving the way for faster and more effective Six Sigma results. /p p This practical, easy read shows how to choose the right projects, approach, people, and toolset to achieve bottom-line results faster. Readers will benefit from the authors' years of experience implementing Lean with Six Sigma, through detailed case studies from both manufacturing and service companies. /p p If you are struggling with the dilemma of how to integrate b Lean /b and b Six Sigma /b, or deciding which approach to use, read this practical, down-to-earth book to inspire and guide your strategy. /p

Details ISBN1563273438 Author Sophronia Ward Short Title USING LEAN FOR FAST 6 SIGMA RE Language English ISBN-10 1563273438 ISBN-13 9781563273438 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 658.562 Year 2006 Edition 1st Imprint Productivity Press Subtitle A Synchronized Approach Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Portland Illustrations Illustrations DOI 10.1604/9781563273438 AU Release Date 2006-07-21 NZ Release Date 2006-07-21 US Release Date 2006-07-21 UK Release Date 2006-07-21 Pages 176 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 2006-07-21 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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