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What Is Lean Six Sigma?

Combining waste reduction with structured variation and defect reduction.

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Lean Six Sigma combines Lean methods for reducing process waste with Six Sigma methods for reducing variation and defects. Teams often use structured problem-solving, including DMAIC—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control—to investigate a process and sustain improvements. The approach depends on reliable measures and participation from people who understand the work.

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