What Does Lean Six Sigma Really Mean?

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What does Lean Six Sigma really mean?


Lean Six Sigma? The main purpose of lean is to deliver value to it’s customers by removing all waste, overburden and variation from processes. A true lean culture is when the first question is always why (purpose) and then what (action) so problems are solved by everyone (people).


GEMBA WALKS Taking a walk through the industry/company.

A Gemba Walk is a go-see practice to understand the current condition of the value creation process – it is a process of developing people.


KAIZEN EVENTS Kaizen is derived from the Japanese word meaning “Kai” (change) and “Zen’ (Best). Making a small change within a small area or operation


LEARN TO IDENTIFY THE 7 DEADLY WASTE

Inventory

Defects

Motion

Processing

Waiting Overproduction

Conveyance


BENEFITS OF LEAN THINKING Improving accuracy of freight management – 7% Increase in productivity – 15% Lean equipment savings – 20% Less shop floor space required – 30% Reduction in overhead costs – 50% Lead time reduction – 60% Reduction in inventory – 75% Reduction in accident rates – 95%


DID YOU KNOW?

amazon.com shows more than 4,000 books on lean manufacturing.

People can be 30 % more productive if their work place is properly organized.


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