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8. Define the Lean Six Sigma approach? And his Benefits?
9. What is the difference between the Lean approach and the Six Sigma approach?
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8) Lean Six Sigma approach is described as the process
improvement methodology which is largely designed in a manner that
it eliminate problems and also removes the waste.
It helps to boost the working conditions for providing a good
response for the customer needs.
Tools, methods and also the principles of the Lean and the Six
Sigma approach are combined together so as to boost the
organization operations.
Benefits of Lean Six Sigma approach
-By the uses of Lean Six Sigma approach productivity improvement is
seen.
-It reduces the output errors
-It helps in cost reduction
-It helps in retaining more customers
-It makes efficient use of the resources
9)
Lean Approach |
Six Sigma Approach |
Lean approach talks about eliminating the waste and generating a better flow. |
Six Sigma approach is the strategy which focuses on reducing the defects from the commercial processes and making the flow better. |
It helps to reduce the waste. |
It helps to reduce the variations |
Lean approach contains a shorter learning curve. |
Six Sigma contains a longer learning curve. |
Lean approach uses only value stream mapping and its projects are usually of moderate complexities. |
Six Sigma uses a wide variety of approaches for process improvements and its projects are usually of high complexities. |
Lean approach has a project length of 1 week to around 3 months. |
Six Sigma has a project length of 2 months to around 6 months. |