Improving Productivity Using Lean Six-Sigma

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.