Lean Six Sigma is an integration of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies aimed at improving productivity and reducing waste through continuous improvement. Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating non-value-added activities, while Six Sigma emphasizes reducing process variation to meet customer specifications, achieving only 3.4 defects per million opportunities. The benefits include enhanced quality, efficient resource utilization, and improved customer satisfaction.

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The Basics of Lean Six Sigma
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Meaning of Lean Six Sigma
• Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two powerful methods Lean
manufacturing and Six Sigma.

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Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Definition
A systematic approach to identify & eliminate the waste (Non value
added) through continuous improvement by flowing the product at the
pull of customer in pursuit of perfection.
• Value-Added
Any activity that increases the market form or function of the product
or service.(These are things the customer is willing to pay for)
• Non-Value Added (Waste or Muda)
Any activity or use of resources that does not add market form or
function or is not necessary.(These activities should be reduced,
integrated, simplified, or eliminated.)

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Types of Waste

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Six Sigma
• Six Sigma is simply a method of effectively solving a problem.
• Sigma is a statistical concept that represents the amount of
variation present in a process relative to customer requirements or
specifications.
• Six Sigma is named after a statistical concept where a process
only produced 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO).
• 6 sigma methodology as per follows:

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Six Sigma graph
Six sigma curve Level of six sigma

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Lean Six Sigma Building Tools

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Benefits of Lean Six Sigma
• Improve productivity & customer satisfaction
• Proper Space & resource utilization.
• Excellent Quality with less price.
• Reduce waste & scrap, no rework.
• Proper inventory control
• Simplified material flow with less handling
• Ability to meet global market & competition

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