Six Sigma Management Initiatives

All sustainability projects could be easily adapted to be consistent with the lean six sigma framework. Integration of these management initiatives into the sustainability program (or vice versa) will require changes in how sustainability programs are operated. 

R. B. Pojasek, Lean, Six Sigma, and the Systems Approach Management Initiatives for Process Improvement Environmental Quality Management, 13(2), 85-95 (2003b). 

Another trend is a focus on processes in driving improvements. Awareness of the importance of processes is not new. Reengineering, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma are all mature process-oriented initiatives, yet there is often a tension between those wanting to focus on process and those who want to bring on local functional improvements or new technology into the company. 

It is evident that like any good product Six Sigma should also have a finite life cycle. In addition. Business Managers can be forgiven if they are often confused by the grey areas of distinction between quality initiatives such as TQM, Six Sigma and Lean Sigma. 

Six Sigma programme (Basu and Wright, 2003, p. 97). The S OP agenda, in addition to its main focus of estabhshing the operation plan, contains the reviews related to performance and key initiatives. This provides an effective platform for senior managers of aU functions to assess the current performance and steer the future direction of (he business. 

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