Leaning into Six Sigma: The Path to Integration of Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma (Paperback)

~ Chuck Mills (Author), Mike Carnell (Author), Barbara Wheat (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Leaning Into Six Sigma is a practical explanation of the power of tapping into your workforce to solve chronic problems." -- Cliff Roebuck and Rick Burns Six Sigma Canada, Inc.

"Smart leaders will take this learning and use it throughout the entire organization." -- Val Larson Manager of Organizational Effectiveness Becton Dickinson

"This book has been a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize we have tremendous improvement opportunities." -- Loren Leiker, Executive VP, EOG Resources

"This book was a real eye-opener for me. This parable is an effictive blueprint for initiating the improvement process." -- Loren Leiker Executive V.P. EOG Resources

Product Description

This is the book that you want every company employee, especially the executive leaders and middle management, to read before you start your Lean/Six Sigma deployment. The authors have done an excellent job of explaining in a non-technical manner the Six Sigma problem solving methodology MAIC (Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and why it is critical that it be linked to the 5S's of Lean Enterprise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Publishing Partners (July 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0971249105
• ISBN-13: 978-0971249103
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,232,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaning Into Six Sigma, November 6, 2002

By	Shree Nanguneri (CA United States) - See all my reviews

The book has a unique way of integrating the principles of Lean and Six Sigma. The practical concepts of eliminating waste and improving efficiency have been illustrated in simple terms. The length and style of the book have been structured for easy reading.

The reader doesn't have to have a specific background other than being open to learning the best principles of business. The concepts can also be applied to a transactional type of environment based on the principles taught in the book.

The examples provided are relatable and provide a channel for easy comprehension.

A publication project well done!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read, September 18, 2002

By A Customer

This book is written in a style that provides the reader with an easy to understand look at the power of combining the tools of Lean and Six Sigma. Written for a long flight or a quick homework assignment it provides entertainment while allowing some important concepts to be learned effortlessly.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice roadmap for integrating Lean & Six Sigma. A must read, June 27, 2002

By	"sambuddha" (Newton, IA United States) - See all my reviews

The authors Mills, Wheat and Carnell tell an engaging story.... a story of a consultant helping a client achieve operational breakthrough in phases, what in the end turns out to be a natural deployment of Lean & Six Sigma for the organization. The narrative is lucid, interesting, insightful, well organized and "lean" (only 100 pages, I finished it in one night). A no-frills, no-nonsense book that also delves into the issues & constraints that a consultant may face, and shows how to overcome them.
A highly recommended read for teams starting the journey towards Six Sigma and Lean implementation, for champions & leaders in those areas, CEOs of companies looking to deploy SS and Lean and all those Six-Sigma lovers that are out there and harboring a secret desire to get into consulting some day.