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There is an ongoing debate in the business world about whether Lean or Six Sigma is the better system to
implement when it comes to streamlining business processes and eliminating waste. Both sides have
proponents and detractors who can cite various situations in which one system may produce better results
than the other.
Others argue that the best approach to creating the most efficient and effective business structure requires
incorporating both Six Sigma and Lean principles. In order to view the debate in the proper context,
however, you need to understand the differences and similarities between the two systems.
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Essentially, Six Sigma and Lean systems have the same goal. They both seek to eliminate waste and create
the most efficient system possible, but they take different approaches toward how achieving this goal. In
simplest terms, the main difference between Lean and Six Sigma is that they identify the root cause of
waste differently.
Lean practitioners believe that waste comes from unnecessary steps in the production process that do not
add value to the finished product, while Six Sigma proponents assert that waste results from variation
within the process.
Of course, there is truth in both of these assessments, which is why both Lean and Six Sigma
methodologies have been so successful in improving overall business performance in a variety of fields. In
fact, these two disciplines have proven to be especially successful when working in tandem - hence the
creation of Lean Six Sigma.
When you enroll in Villanova's expert-led Lean Six Sigma training, you have the
opportunity to:
View lectures anytime and anywhere via streaming video, CD-ROM or MP4 downloads
Communicate with instructors and classmates through online message boards, live chat rooms,
email, virtual whiteboards and two-way voice over IP (VOIP)
Complete your coursework and tests and take certification exams 100% online, at any time it's
convenient for you
Participate in live weekly interactive sessions with noted Lean Six Sigma experts who have
extensive experience in the field
Obtain an official, framed certificate of achievement from Villanova University upon completion of
each certificate course, plus a master certificate at the end of the three-course series
With Villanova's flexible, video-based e-learning platform, you can gain essential Lean and Six Sigma
skills at your convenience to improve your company's standing - and your own - in the business world.
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