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What is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma. Is it really one vs. the other or it is a combination. One is more process focused and the other more data driven. But really it is a combination.
Swim lane process map depicts many participants in the process. Process maps with swim lanes shows handoffs between process stakeholders.
Six Sigma uses SIPOC to create, monitor and improve processes. The SIPOC Diagram is one of the key tools in a Lean Six Sigma project. This tool helps identify relationships between various inputs into the process.
Top lean tools include Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, 8 wastes and others. The below diagram lists over 20 lean six sigma tools.
8 types of waste is a one of lean six sigma frameworks and helps analysis waste within an organization. Very helpful lean tool as organizations usually focus on only a few types of waste while ignoring others.
The following diagram shows an example of a process map with swim lanes and decisions. Swim lane represents a different participant in the process.
The DMAIC process follows 5 phases, which are foundational for the process improvement efforts, setting goals, and analyzing results. The five phases are: 1. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. What Does DMAIC Stand For? It represents the 5 phases View more DMAIC phases explained
The seven wastes are Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing and Defects. The eight waste is human capital. Lean six sigma waste types are shown in the below diagram.
SIPOC is a high level representation of a process and its participants. Below diagram is an example of a SIPOC SIPOC stands for Suppliers – Inputs – Process – Outputs – Customer. It shows the key relationship of one phase View more Sample SIPOC
Here is a good process map example that shows key process steps, decisions and the flow of the end-to-end process. Process maps are great tools to analyze processes and present them so everyone can follow the flow.