Many professionals ask “What is Lean?”, some ask “What is Six Sigma?”, and of course still others ask “What is Lean Six Sigma?” As it turns out, these approaches address similar problem sets but attack them differently. Here is a look at what they are, the difference, the similarities, and the synergies.
For a better understanding, let us discuss some of the most common barriers that business organizations might have to deal with while implementing “Lean” Six Sigma projects.