Lean Six Sigma for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: A Practical Guide

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is not as popular with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it is with larger ones, but many SMEs are suppliers to larger entities who are pushing for superior quality and world-class process efficiencies from suppliers. Lean Six Sigma for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: A Practical Guide provides a roadmap for the successful implementation and deployment of LSS in SMEs, with five real-world case studies demonstrating how LSS tools have been successfully integrated into LSS methodology. It simplifies the terminology and methodology of LSS, provides tips on how to make the project selection process more successful, and covers the fundamental challenges and common pitfalls that can be avoided with successful introduction and deployment of LSS in the context of SMEs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 215 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a popular business improvement methodology that has been widely adopted by larger enterprises. However, its adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been slower. This is due to several factors, including the complexity of the methodology, the lack of resources, and the perceived lack of benefits. However, there are many reasons why SMEs should consider implementing LSS.

One of the main benefits of LSS is that it can help SMEs improve their quality and efficiency. By identifying and eliminating waste, LSS can help SMEs reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve customer satisfaction. LSS also provides a framework for continuous improvement, which can help SMEs stay ahead of the competition.

Another benefit of LSS is that it can help SMEs improve their risk management. By identifying and mitigating risks, LSS can help SMEs reduce the likelihood of financial losses and other negative consequences. LSS also provides a framework for risk management, which can help SMEs make informed decisions.

Despite these benefits, many SMEs are hesitant to implement LSS. This is due to the perceived complexity of the methodology, the lack of resources, and the perceived lack of benefits. However, there are many resources available to help SMEs implement LSS.

One of the most popular resources for SMEs implementing LSS is the Lean Six Sigma for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: A Practical Guide. This book provides a roadmap for the successful implementation and deployment of LSS in SMEs. It includes five real-world case studies that demonstrate how LSS tools have been successfully integrated into LSS methodology. Simplifying the terminology and methodology of LSS, this book makes the implementation process accessible.

The book also provides a general introduction to continuous improvement initiatives in SMEs. It identifies the key phases in the introduction and development of LSS initiatives within an SME. It details the most powerful LSS tools and techniques that can be used in an SME environment. It also provides tips on how to make the project selection process more successful.

The book covers the fundamental challenges and common pitfalls that can be avoided with successful introduction and deployment of LSS in the context of SMEs. It systematically guides you through the application of the Six Sigma methodology for problem solving. It devotes separate chapters to the most appropriate tools and techniques that can be useful in each stage of the methodology. It keeps the required math and statistics to a minimum, which will help you to deploy LSS as your prime methodology for achieving and sustaining world-class efficiency and effectiveness of critical business processes.

In conclusion, Lean Six Sigma is a powerful business improvement methodology that can help SMEs improve their quality and efficiency, improve their risk management, and stay ahead of the competition. However, many SMEs are hesitant to implement LSS due to the perceived complexity of the methodology, the lack of resources, and the perceived lack of benefits. However, there are many resources available to help SMEs implement LSS. The Lean Six Sigma for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: A Practical Guide is one of the most popular resources for SMEs implementing LSS. It provides a roadmap for the successful implementation and deployment of LSS in SMEs, includes five real-world case studies, simplifies the terminology and methodology of LSS, provides tips on how to make the project selection process more successful, covers the fundamental challenges and common pitfalls that can be avoided with successful introduction and deployment of LSS in the context of SMEs, and systematically guides you through the application of the Six Sigma methodology for problem solving. By implementing LSS, SMEs can achieve and sustain world-class efficiency and effectiveness of critical business processes.

Weight: 449g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367782955