Can I use Lean Six Sigma to develop new products, services, and processes or is it just to fix broken products, services, and processes?
There are several processes within Lean Six Sigma. The first is called DMAIC. It is used for fixing products, processes, and services that are not working very well or that have a lot of variation. DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. These are the five phases of the Lean Six Sigma process.Design for Lean Six Sigma or DFLSS is the process used for designing new products, processes, or services.Another aspect of Lean Six Sigma is called Process Control Systems. This process is used to shape the organization into a Lean Enterprise Model and looks at how to make the entire organization work more effectively and efficiently.