Improving Productivity Using Lean Six-Sigma
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Abstract
Lean Six-Sigma is usual advocated as a process for quality improvement and productivity is viewed as a by-product of the process. This paper
explores the use of Lean Six-Sigma as a methodology for productivity improvement as a major goal. The metrics for success must necessarily
incorporate productivity. The paper provides a measurement approach that explicitly targets productivity improvements for the firm while
meeting customer demand for quality.
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