ABSTRACT

This book introduces Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to engineers and managers interested in implementing LSS at their organizations. The book provides a detailed roadmap and industry examples to aid readers in understanding and implementing the LSS system. This book discusses the LSS process to define improvement needs, measure current business performance, analyze performance results using statistical tools, improve business and financial results, and control peak business performance.

chapter 2|16 pages

History and Fundamentals

chapter 3|6 pages

Benefits of Lean Six Sigma

chapter 5|4 pages

Metrics and Performance Measurement

chapter 6|8 pages

Deployment Alternatives

chapter 7|8 pages

Overview of Statistical Analysis

chapter 9|4 pages

Training and Implementation

chapter 10|4 pages

Common Pitfalls

chapter 11|4 pages

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

chapter 13|12 pages

Case Study 2: Final Assembly Operations

chapter 16|14 pages

Case Study 5: Healthcare

chapter 21|4 pages

Case Study 10: Education

chapter 22|6 pages

Case Study 11: Nonprofit and Government