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Below is an explanation of what is Lean Six Sigma and why it will help the Navy. Then check out the latest articles on Lean Six Sigma (click on links).

Lean Six Sigma: What is it?

• Lean and Six Sigma are both process improvement methodologies
• Lean is about speed and efficiency
• Six Sigma is about precision and accuracy - leading to data-driven decisions
• Both rooted in the 1980s (and earlier)
• • Lean arose as a method to optimize auto manufacturing
  • Six Sigma evolved as a quality initiative to reduce variance in the semiconductor industry

Why Lean and Six Sigma?

• Six Sigma will eliminate defects but it will not address the question of how to optimize process flow
• Lean principles exclude the advanced statistical tools often required to achieve the process capabilities needed to be truly "lean"
• Each approach can result in dramatic improvement, while utilizing both methods simultaneously holds the promise of being able to address all types of process problems with the most appropriate toolkit

       - For example, inventory reduction not only requires reducing batch sizes and linking operations by using Lean, but also minimizing process variation by utilizing Six Sigma tools.

News Articles (click on links)

Lean Six Sigma Is Successful When Organizational Behavior Goes from a "Push Model"to a "Pull Model"

Lean Six Sigma: Not "What" But "How"

Lean Six Sigma: How It Works In Industry and What It Means to Navy Region Southeast

Lean Six Sigma Gets the Low-Hanging Fruit First

Lean Six Sigma: Everyone's on the Team - Everyone Plays

Understanding Lean Six Sigma: What is the DMAIIC process?

Lean Six Sigma Improving Ombudsman Program

Lean Six Sigma: Roles and Responsibilities

Secretary of the Navy Leads Navy Transformation with Lean Six Sigma

Leadership's Vision of Lean Six Sigma (3 part series)

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