Lean Six Sigma presents an integrated approach to optimizing production systems and improving quality by combining Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Centered on DMAIC-Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control-the book offers a practical and theoretical foundation for applying Lean Six Sigma in a variety of settings.
Readers are introduced to Lean principles such as Just-in-Time (JIT) and Jidoka, as well as Six Sigma metrics including Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY). The text examines stability and standardization and provides focused coverage of essential tools, including 5S, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), and Takt Time. It also develops problem-solving skills through data analysis, root-cause analysis, and hypothesis testing. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in process improvement, operational management, engineering, management, and applied sciences, the book equips students and practitioners with the knowledge and analytical tools to improve performance.
