Handbook of lean six sigma / edited by Reginald Matthews. - New York, NY : Larsen & Keller, c2018. - viii, 234 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm - Textbook series .

Includes index.

An introduction to lean six sigma -- A comprehensive study of lean manufacturing -- Fundamental concepts of lean six sigma -- Understanding six sigma -- Quality management tools and techniques -- Diverse aspects of lean six sigma.

"The process of reducing waste and eliminating different types of waste is known as Lean Six Sigma. It is based on the elements of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste. The different types of wastes reduced in this area are over-processing waste, transporting waste, defects, inventory waste, motion waste, waiting, over-production and less than optimum utilization of employees. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of Lean Six Sigma technology. It outlines the processes and applications of this area in detail. The topics covered in this extensive text deal with the core subjects of the area. Those with an interest in the Lean Six Sigma field would find this textbook helpful."--Back cover.

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Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Lean manufacturing
Lean manufacturing
Total quality management

TS156.17 / S59H19 2018