Lean Management and Six Sigma

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a detailed examination of Six Sigma and Lean Management with a focus on integrating the two methods for an improved operation. The writer explores Six Sigma and Lean Management and then discusses how the key concepts from each theory can be combined to create a smooth management system.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Six Sigma Overview
Lean Management Overview
Integration
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"While Six Sigma's primary goal is to remove defects in products, the term lean management refers to improving the management techniques to improve the quality of teamwork and the working relationships within the company. It also refers to the attempt to eliminate waste within the company whether that waste is in man, or in materials."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Black, Ken (2003) Integrating Six Sigma with total quality management: a case example for measuring medication errors Journal of Healthcare Management; 11/1/2003;
• Challenger, Cynthia (2004) Six Sigma quality efforts have measurable impact.(Business Backgrounder) JCT CoatingsTech
• Demers, Julie (2002) The lean philosophy: continuous improvement by any name can boost a company's performance. The choice is up to you. CMA Management; 10/1/2002;
• Ettinger, W. 2001. "Six Sigma Adapting GE's Lesson to Health Care." Trustee 54 (8): 10-16. Grim, S. A. 2001. "Six Sigma Business Strategy Aims at Improving Quality of Care." Journal of Health Care Compliance 3 (3): 73-75.
• Gould, Stathis (2006) Lean management: the term is usually applied to the production line, but the finance function would benefit from getting a bit leaner, too.(TECHNICAL MATTERS) Financial Management

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