Title: Lean Six Sigma : International Standards and Global Guidelines, 2nd Edition Author: Terra Vanzant Stern ISBN: 1498739601 / 9781498739603 Format: Soft Cover Pages: 280 Publisher: Productivity Press Year: 2016 Availability: In Stock
Description
Contents
A hybrid methodology, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is designed to accommodate global challenges and constraints by capitalizing on Six Sigma and Lean Thinking. LSS incorporates best practices from programs such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Capability Maturity Model, and Total Quality Management.
International Lean Six Sigma practitioners must understand the dynamics of LSS, along with its cultural aspects and regulations. Lean Six Sigma: International Standards and Global Guidelines, Second Edition provides this understanding.
The book assumes that the overall goal of operational excellence is to ensure that organizational tasks and activities are being performed to the best of their process capabilities. It defines continuous improvement as activities that support and empower environments to make flexible decisions that lead to ongoing improvement and effectiveness. Coverage includes:
New global LSS standards
International implementation of process improvement programs
New international LSS applications
International Lean Six Sigma areas of competency
The book defines many of the terms popularized by process improvement programs, such as center of excellence and business transformation. It documents these practices and explains how to perform future activities in accordance with the recorded practices. Exploring international approaches to Lean Six Sigma, it details the new ISO Standard for Six Sigma and also addresses the role of project management in LSS.
Illustrating the synergies between Lean and Six Sigma and how they partner with other process improvement programs and initiatives, this book is an ideal study guide for those preparing to take the LSS Black Belt certification exam.
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I : New Global Standards
Chapter 1 : ISO 13053 International Standard for Six Sigma Chapter 2 : Introducing Lean Project Management Chapter 3 : International Lean Government
Section II : Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement
Chapter 4 : Core Knowledge Chapter 5 : Lean Six Sigma Basics Chapter 6 : Analytical Problem-Solving Tools Chapter 7 : DMAIC Basics Chapter 8 : Define Chapter 9 : Measure Chapter 10 : Analyze Chapter 11 : Improve Chapter 12 : Control Chapter 13 : Summary of DMAIC
Section III : International Implementation of Process Improvement Programs
Chapter 14 : Additional Lean Six Sigma Tools Chapter 15 : Quick Start Guide Chapter 16 : Leadership Challenge Chapter 17 : Change Management Chapter 18 : Training Models and Cultural Considerations
Section IV : New International Lean Six Sigma Applications
Chapter 19 : A Brief History of Lean Six Sigma Chapter 20 : Lean Health Care Chapter 21 : Lean Six Sigma and the Medical Device Industry Chapter 22 : International Innovative Thinking and Design
Section V : International Lean Six Sigma Areas of Competency and Resource Materials