Reducing Process Costs with Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Engineering Techniques
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Rating | : | 4.19 (799 Votes) |
Asin | : | 143988725X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 365 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-09-25 |
Language | : | English |
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QuigleyCo-Founders, Value Transformation, LLC . Pries & Jon M. About the AuthorKim H
QuigleyCo-Founders, Value Transformation, LLC . Kim H. Pries & Jon M
It emphasizes home-grown techniques that do not require the implementation of any new methodologiesmaking it easy to apply them in any organization.The authors explain how to reduce costs through traditional Lean methods and Lean Six Sigma. They also present Six Sigma cost savings techniques from Manufacturing Six Sigma, Services Six Sigma, and Design for Six Sigma. In fact, it can make the difference between organizations that thrive and those that simply survive during times of economic uncertainty. The tools and techniques presented vary in complexity and capability and most chapters include a rubric at the start to help readers determine the levels of competence required to perform the tasks outlined in that chapter.. A company with effective cost reduction activities in place will be better positioned to adapt to shifting economic conditions. Reducing