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Do Lean and Six Sigma have a place in tomorrow’s supply chain?

The Network Effect

Before I answer the title question, let’s have a quick refresher on what exactly Lean and Six Sigma are. Six Sigma owes its roots to the Statistical Process Control developments made by Dr. Walter Shewhart of Bell Laboratories in the 1920′s and later expanded upon by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Absolutely.

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Lean vs. Six Sigma: Which Methodology is Better?

USC Consulting Group

If you’re in manufacturing, you’ve certainly heard of two process methodologies, Lean and Six Sigma. Lean, which has been around forever and has recently migrated from the manufacturing floor into other industries (they’re even talking about Lean HR methods) and Six Sigma, a newer technique.

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Six Sigma Tools and Inventory Management

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Growing up in the 1990s, you might have heard the term “Six Sigma” at the dinner table or in the news. In reality, Six Sigma aims to keep product variation and thus defects to a minimum. At first glance, there may not be much synergy between Six Sigma and inventory management.

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Lean Inventory: Using Lean Initiatives To Manage Inventory

GlobalTranz

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Understanding Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma are two powerful methodologies aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and quality.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Inventory

SCMDOJO

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

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While implementing SCaaS poses challenges, it has demonstrated its effectiveness across industries, fostering company growth, cost reduction, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. This partnership improves inventory management, particularly for medicines with limited shelf life, utilizing dedicated storage facilities.