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Is lean the implementation of tools? Is lean pushing down practices and processes? Is lean designed. Dean Reed guides us through a discussion to the revelation that lean is the outgrowth of a culture of engaged people solving problems. You won't want to miss it.

Be the first to watch highlights from the 2016 Implementing LEAN: Operational Excellence for Local Government Conference. Hosted by the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center & the City of Roanoke. Produced by RVTV-3.

City of El Paso employees have embarked on a new training program that has saved hundreds of thousands of dollars while creating a better work flow for City staff and the residents of El Paso. This video explains the Lean Six Sigma program and why it has become useful to the City of El Paso.

Lean Product Development (LPD) has become a powerful approach for businesses looking to create high-quality products while reducing waste and maximizing efficiency. 

The U.S. defense industry has more than a decade of experience implementing Lean process improvement methodologies to create value and eliminate waste in manufacturing and operations. While Lean implementation approaches differ, commercial companies and military commands consistently use highly skilled sensei, or coaches to help provide the discipline and structure needed to implement rapid and continuous change. This report documents key elements of coaching strategies from Lean implementations at 13 U.S. defense companies and military commands. The research indicates that differences in coaching strategies impact whether an organization will succeed in implementing Lean.

The U.S. defense industry has more than a decade of experience implementing Lean process improvement methodologies to create value and eliminate waste in manufacturing and operations. While Lean implementation approaches differ, commercial companies and military commands consistently use highly skilled sensei, or coaches to help provide the discipline and structure needed to implement rapid and continuous change. This report documents key elements of coaching strategies from Lean implementations at 13 U.S. defense companies and military commands. The research indicates that differences in coaching strategies impact whether an organization will succeed in implementing Lean.

The U.S. defense industry has more than a decade of experience implementing Lean process improvement methodologies to create value and eliminate waste in manufacturing and operations. While Lean implementation approaches differ, commercial companies and military commands consistently use highly skilled sensei, or coaches to help provide the discipline and structure needed to implement rapid and continuous change. This report documents key elements of coaching strategies from Lean implementations at 13 U.S. defense companies and military commands. The research indicates that differences in coaching strategies impact whether an organization will succeed in implementing Lean.

The main aim of this paper is to analyze the application of LSS tools to enhance efficiency and product quality within the region's textile sector. Specifically, the paper's objective is three-fold: to discuss how Lean and Six Sigma may be implemented separately, to discuss how these two improvement methodologies can be integrated, and to develop an integrated framework of Lean Six Sigma (LSS). The current research being conducted includes the use of journal articles and the use of the actual method. This gives an overview of previous frameworks and approaches to Lean and Six Sigma integration and establishes a new LSS Framework using DMAIC methodology. This study also comprises the quantitative and qualitative data collection from the survey and process evaluation in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) factory. The research presented here outlines a comprehensive LSS strategy that would drastically cut down on defects and increase efficiency in the textile industry. According to the case, using LSS, the rework's Sigma level improved from 2.7 to 3.0, proving fewer defects. This paper introduces a novel  LSS framework tailored for the textile industry, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Building on previous research, it identifies specific challenges faced by the textile sector and recommends adopting digital technologies and environmental considerations, including Green  LSS. The study offers valuable insights for practitioners aiming to implement continuous improvement approaches, particularly in SMEs, by integrating digital tools.

The main aim of this paper is to analyze the application of LSS tools to enhance efficiency and product quality within the region's textile sector. Specifically, the paper's objective is three-fold: to discuss how Lean and Six Sigma may be implemented separately, to discuss how these two improvement methodologies can be integrated, and to develop an integrated framework of Lean Six Sigma (LSS). The current research being conducted includes the use of journal articles and the use of the actual method. This gives an overview of previous frameworks and approaches to Lean and Six Sigma integration and establishes a new LSS Framework using DMAIC methodology. This study also comprises the quantitative and qualitative data collection from the survey and process evaluation in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) factory. The research presented here outlines a comprehensive LSS strategy that would drastically cut down on defects and increase efficiency in the textile industry. According to the case, using LSS, the rework's Sigma level improved from 2.7 to 3.0, proving fewer defects. This paper introduces a novel  LSS framework tailored for the textile industry, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Building on previous research, it identifies specific challenges faced by the textile sector and recommends adopting digital technologies and environmental considerations, including Green  LSS. The study offers valuable insights for practitioners aiming to implement continuous improvement approaches, particularly in SMEs, by integrating digital tools.

The main aim of this paper is to analyze the application of LSS tools to enhance efficiency and product quality within the region's textile sector. Specifically, the paper's objective is three-fold: to discuss how Lean and Six Sigma may be implemented separately, to discuss how these two improvement methodologies can be integrated, and to develop an integrated framework of Lean Six Sigma (LSS). The current research being conducted includes the use of journal articles and the use of the actual method. This gives an overview of previous frameworks and approaches to Lean and Six Sigma integration and establishes a new LSS Framework using DMAIC methodology. This study also comprises the quantitative and qualitative data collection from the survey and process evaluation in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) factory. The research presented here outlines a comprehensive LSS strategy that would drastically cut down on defects and increase efficiency in the textile industry. According to the case, using LSS, the rework's Sigma level improved from 2.7 to 3.0, proving fewer defects. This paper introduces a novel  LSS framework tailored for the textile industry, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Building on previous research, it identifies specific challenges faced by the textile sector and recommends adopting digital technologies and environmental considerations, including Green  LSS. The study offers valuable insights for practitioners aiming to implement continuous improvement approaches, particularly in SMEs, by integrating digital tools.