This document discusses Lean Six Sigma and resources available through Knovel to support Lean Six Sigma implementation. It provides an overview of the Lean Six Sigma implementation process including strategic leadership and vision, deployment planning, and execution and results. It describes Knovel's Lean Six Sigma resources such as handbooks, case studies, templates, and guides covering tools like DMAIC, DOE, SPC etc. that can help with the different belts and project phases from Define to Control. Other resources discussed include those for Design for Six Sigma and practical applications/case studies.

1. Lean Six Sigma
Excellence with Knovel
Last Updated: 7/20/2016
Elsevier Engineering Solutions
Matej Popadic

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Companies Gain Strategic Advantage by Successful
Implementation of Lean and Six Sigma
"Once you understand that
variation is evil, you’re 60 percent
on the way to becoming a Six Sigma
expert yourself“
Jack Welch, former CEO GE
"The most dangerous kind of waste is the
waste we do not recognize“
Shigeo Shingo, Former Industrial
Engineer Toyota

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Companies Gain Strategic Advantage by Successful
Implementation of Lean and Six Sigma
Tetteh, Edem G. Uzochukwu, Benedict M.. (2015). Lean Six Sigma Approaches in Manufacturing, Services, and Production –
7.1 Attain Global Manufacturing Success: Maximize Lean Six Sigma. IGI Global. Online version available at:
http://app.knovel.com/hotlink/pdf/id:kt010R1ADF/lean-six-sigma-approaches/attain-global-manufacturing

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Lean Six Sigma: Having the right information is critical
Why having high-quality resources is important for your improvement journey:
- Gain access to understanding the fundamentals of Six Sigma
- Identify gaps in your current knowledge base
- Look for best practices
- Look up implementation guidelines
- Learn from sucesses and failures of others
- Examples of sucessful implementation projects in your industry
Access to tools utilized in Six Sigma statistical process control (SPC),
control charts, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and process mapping
Six Sigma Methodologies DMAIC

5. WHY Knovel
Our place in the engineers world

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Knovel adresses the information needs with more than 7000
validated ressources
• Finds data hidden in tables, graphs, and equations
• “Understands” engineering language • Allows numeric range search
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Search Optimized for Engineers
• Established, accepted science sourced from recognized societies & publishing partners
• Stringent selection process driven by customer requests and vetted by industry experts
• Editorial Advisory Board provides deep engineering experience & leadership
ensuring depth & breadth of content meets customer needs
• Knovel’s Critical Content is exclusive and highly interactive
Authoritative content
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• Easy-to-use tools for initial calculations and information validation
• More than 100,000 interactive tables, graphs and equations
• 600+ Interactive Equations
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The resources are then organized into 35 subject areas and 6
premium databases.
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Subject Areas
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Aerospace & Radar Technology
Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology
Ceramics & Ceramic Engineering
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials
Composites
Computer Hardware Engineering
Earth Sciences
Electrical & Power Engineering
Electronics & Semiconductors
Engineering Management & Leadership
Environment & Environmental Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering & Emergency
Response
Food Science
General Engineering & Project Administration
Industrial Engineering & Operations
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture
Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering
Metals & Metallurgy
Mining Engineering & Extractive Metallurgy
Nanotechnology
Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation
Oil & Gas Engineering
Optics & Photonics
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Plastics & Rubber
Process Design, Control & Automation
Safety & Industrial Hygiene
Software Engineering
Sustainable Energy & Development
Textiles
Transportation Engineering
Welding Engineering & Materials Joining
ASM International Material collection
DIPPR project
Chemical Resistance database: Plastics and
Elastomers
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
2001-2015, Section II - Materials
Knovel Polymer Matrix Composites
Database
AICHE/CCPS - Center for Chemical Process
Safety
Premium content:

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The resources are then organized into 35 subject areas and 6
premium databases.
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Subject Areas
Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants & Inks
Aerospace & Radar Technology
Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology
Ceramics & Ceramic Engineering
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials
Composites
Computer Hardware Engineering
Earth Sciences
Electrical & Power Engineering
Electronics & Semiconductors
Engineering Management & Leadership
Environment & Environmental Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering & Emergency
Response
Food Science
General Engineering & Project Administration
Industrial Engineering & Operations
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture
Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering
Metals & Metallurgy
Mining Engineering & Extractive Metallurgy
Nanotechnology
Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation
Oil & Gas Engineering
Optics & Photonics
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Plastics & Rubber
Process Design, Control & Automation
Safety & Industrial Hygiene
Software Engineering
Sustainable Energy & Development
Textiles
Transportation Engineering
Welding Engineering & Materials Joining
ASM International Material collection
DIPPR project
Chemical Resistance database: Plastics and
Elastomers
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
2001-2015, Section II - Materials
Knovel Polymer Matrix Composites
Database
AICHE/CCPS - Center for Chemical Process
Safety
Premium content:

9. Taking a Closer Look at Lean Six Sigma
Resources
Efficient ways to find results in Knovel

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Knovel has a variety of resources to support you on your improvement
journey
Handbooks Case Studies Excel Templates
Problem Solving
Pugh Matrix
QFD
Gauge R&R
Practical guides based
on industry best practices
Lean Six Sigma Tools
Guides (DMAIC + DMADV)
 Design of Experiments
 Measurement System Analysis
 Statistical Process Control
 Value stream mapping
 Statistical techniques
 And more…..

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Lean Six Sigma Success Infrastructure
Execution and
Results
Deployment
Planning
Strategic
Leadership
and Vision
Burton, Terence T.. (2011). Accelerating Lean Six Sigma Results - How to Achieve Improvement Excellence™
in the New Economy - 1. Improvement Excellence™: The Missing Factor. J. Ross Publishing, Inc.. Online version available at:
http://app.knovel.com/hotlink/pdf/id:kt00U487XF/accelerating-lean-six/improvement-excellence

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Strategic Leadership and Vision
Execution and
Results
Deploym
ent
Planning
Strategic
Leadershi
p and
Vision
• Purpose
 Understand financial benefits of Six
Sigma program
 Develop Lean Six Sigma Vision and
Deployment Strategy
 Engage senior leadership
• Knovel Resources
– Executive Guide to Financial Impact
– Lean Six Sigma Implementation Process
– Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
Eaton, Mark. (2013). Lean Practitioner’s Handbook - 9.2 Policy
Deployment (Hoshin Kanri). Kogan Page Publishers. Online version
available at:
http://app.knovel.com/hotlink/pdf/id:kt00AW1P11/lean-practitioner-s-
handbook/policy-deployment-hoshin

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Lean Six Sigma Deployment Planning
Execution and
Results
Deploym
ent
Planning
Strategic
Leadershi
p and
Vision
• Purpose
 Front line training and development
 Leadership training development
 Use appropriate Lean Six Sigma
Methodologies
 PDCA
 DMAIC/DMADV
 Kaizen events
 Project/program management
• Knovel Resources
Belt Tasks Resources in Knovel
Black Belt Leads problem-solving projects. Trains and coaches project
teams.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook (2nd
edition)
Green belt Assists with data collection and analysis for Black Belt
projects, Leads Green Belt projects or teams,
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook (2nd
Edition)
Applied Statistics for the Six Sigma Green Belt
Coaching Green Belts for Sustainable Success
Yellow belt Participates as a project team member, . Reviews process
improvements that support the project.
Essentials of Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma for Project Managers

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Lean Six Sigma Execution and Results
Execution and
Results
Deploym
ent
Planning
Strategic
Leadershi
p and
Vision
• Purpose
 Project prioritisation and selection
 Execute projects and deliver results
• Knovel Resources (DMAIC)
 Executing project through DMAIC
DEFINE
“I am always late
for work”
MEASURE
“I arrive late
3-4 times a week
every week”
ANALYZE IMPROVE CONTROL
“I snooze my alarm 3
times every morning”
“I located my alarm on
opposite side of
bedroom”
“I regularly wake up
early and do not miss
work”
Project selection
Project
prioritization matrix
Project Charter
Project Scoping
Project plan
Data collection
Measurement
system analysis
Process Capability
Value Stream
Mapping
Process maps and
flowcharts
Root cause
analysis
Hypothesis testing
Correlation and
Regression
FMEA
Improve tools and
techniques
Implementation
Leading change
Control charts
Control plan

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Lean Six Sigma Execution and Results (Cont..)
Execution and
Results
Deploym
ent
Planning
Strategic
Leadershi
p and
Vision
Knovel Resources: Design for Six Sigma (DfSS)
– DfSS Framework and Methodologies
– DMADV Tools and Techniques
– Design of Experiments with Minitab
– Lean product development tools and techniques
Rainey, David L.. (2005). Product Innovation -
Leading Change through Integrated Product
Development - 3.9 Monitoring the NPD Process.
Cambridge University Press. Online version
available at:
http://app.knovel.com/hotlink/pdf/id:kt00C3TH2T/pro
duct-innovation-leading/monitoring-npd-process

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Other useful resources
Execution and
Results
Deploym
ent
Planning
Strategic
Leadershi
p and
Vision
• Practical applications and case studies
 Reducing indirect expenses
 Increase throughput of an assembly line
 Reduce warranty costs
 Reduce rework
 Integrating lean and six sigma in manufacturing: A case
study
 Applying lean and six sigma to city government

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