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Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma

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Marries Lean (waste elimination) with Six Sigma (variation reduction). Process-risk power tool.

Used to reduce both defects and cycle-time risk simultaneously. Strong for manufacturing and shared services.

At a glance

Complexity
Medium
Certification
Yes
Time to implement
3–9 months
Issued by
ASQ / IASSC

Fits

Industries
manufacturinghealthcaresupply chain
Risk types
operational
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Lean Six Sigma combines Lean's waste elimination principles with Six Sigma's statistical methods to reduce process variation. It aims for defect rates below 3.4 per million opportunities while streamlining workflows.
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