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Lean Six Sigma
About: Lean Six Sigma is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1919 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29142 citations.
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01 May 2007
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25 Apr 2008
TL;DR: Applying lean six sigma techniques to the DWMMC in-processing system will lead to a more efficient operation with less waste, and result in more efficient treatment of soldiers, which will ultimately benefit the US Military.
Abstract: With the advent of the Global War on Terror, a large portion of the United States military is now deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. When soldiers are wounded in these theaters, they are transported to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Upon arrival, the Deployed Warrior Medical Management Center (DWMMC) ensures that patients receive treatment and are quickly returned to duty or to the US for further medical care. The DWMMC was created in response to the increase in casualties and is still evolving. Although the process has been refined over time, there are still improvements that can be made in the in-processing of patients. By increasing the efficiency and accuracy of in-processing patients, the DWMMC will ensure that patients are treated sooner and therefore reach their follow-on destination sooner. Applying lean six sigma techniques to the DWMMC in-processing system will lead to a more efficient operation with less waste. Specifically, inefficiencies in communication and redundant work are evident. Refining this process will result in more efficient treatment of soldiers, which will ultimately benefit the US Military.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented Lean Six sigma specific tools and techniques relevant to the testing laboratory and the accreditation requirements as per the ISO 17025 standard, which is the most widely used improvement strategy in almost all sectors Initially it was started using in manufacturing and gained popularity across the sectors in short time.
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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: The Lean Six Sigma can be applied to facilitate process improvements in curriculum delivery; business and auxiliary services; admissions and enrollment management; and research as mentioned in this paper. But it is not suitable for the management of a large number of students.
Abstract: Lean Six Sigma can be applied to facilitate process improvements in curriculum delivery; business and auxiliary services; admissions and enrollment management; and research. – establish student competency definitions for the curriculum – improve timing of the receipt of tuition and fees – determine and lower the variation rate in the amount of marketing funds expended per admitted student – cultural change mechanism to support faculty research PROJECT SELECTION CONCLUSIONS
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05 Dec 2011
TL;DR: A Ares I-X flight test rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center and flew its suborbital trajectory as designed on October 28, 2009 and successfully completed as data from the test, and associated development activities were analyzed, transferred to stakeholders, and well documented as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: On October 28, 2009 the Ares I-X flight test rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center and flew its suborbital trajectory as designed. The mission was successfully completed as data from the test, and associated development activities were analyzed, transferred to stakeholders, and well documented. Positive lessons learned from Ares I-X were that the application of lean thinking principles and kaizen practices are effective in streamlining development activities. Ares I-X, like other historical rocket development projects, was hampered by technical, cost, and schedule challenges and if not addressed boldly could have resulted in cancellation of the test. The mission management team conducted nine major meetings, referred to as lean events, across its elements to assess plans, procedures, processes, requirements, controls, culture, organization, use of resources, and anything that could be changed to optimize schedule or reduce risk. The preeminent aspect of the lean events was the focus on value added activities and the removal or at least reduction in non-value activities. Trained Lean Six Sigma facilitators assisted the Ares I-X developers in conducting the lean events. They indirectly helped formulate the mission s own unique methodology for assessing schedule. A core team was selected to lead the events and report to the mission manager. Each activity leveraged specialized participants to analyze the subject matter and its related processes and then recommended alternatives and solutions. Stakeholders were the event champions. They empowered and encouraged the team to succeed. The keys to success were thorough preparation, honest dialog, small groups, adherence to the Ares I-X ground rules, and accountability through disciplined reporting and tracking of actions. This lean event formula was game-changing as demonstrated by the success of Ares I-X. It is highly recommended as a management tool to help develop other complex systems efficiently. The key benefits for Ares I-X were obtaining unambiguous schedule margin, defining enabling options for risk reduction, and most importantly a stronger more unified team.
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