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Difference between Lean and Six Sigma
From the course: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Difference between Lean and Six Sigma
- Many people want to know what the difference between Lean and Six Sigma is. The two methodologies go hand in hand and need each other to survive properly. Lean has methodologies around waste removal, organization and being more productive. Six Sigma has traits that incorporate statistics and a set of tools that help gain support from others, due to its data-driven characteristics. Six Sigma deals with decreasing variation In order to be more productive, increase efficiency, and in turn, save money. In order for Six Sigma to be incorporated properly, the beginning stages of Lean must be incorporated, which include the organization and 5S perspective and the elimination of unnecessary activities. Lean includes problem solving, standardized work, error proofing, value stream mapping to incorporate proper layouts and visual management techniques. Six Sigma uses strategic analytical statistics to prove data is incorporated properly to tell a story that makes sense. Six Sigma will also…
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