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Features of Lean Six Sigma
- 1Odesa National Economic University
International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 37–46, 2025
Published 18 April 2025
https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v01a04
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This article explores the essence and features of Lean Six Sigma as a method for improving business processes within enterprises. The study aims to highlight key aspects and characteristics of Lean Six Sigma, which is utilized to enhance the quality and efficiency of production processes. Analytical methods, analogy, and comparative analysis are employed to achieve the stated objectives. The research examines quality management approaches foundational to this methodology, focusing on Lean management, which aims to eliminate redundant processes and minimize losses, and Six Sigma, which seeks to reduce process variability by eliminating defects and enhancing predictability. The study analyzes the shortcomings of individual concepts and the advantages of their synthesis, emphasizing continuous efforts to reduce losses, improve quality, focus on customer needs, and involve employees at all levels in process improvement. The implementation of Lean Six Sigma impacts both economic growth and the improvement of team dynamics. The importance of personnel training for successful methodology implementation is underscored. The article also identifies the role of Lean Six Sigma in modern business, providing examples of successful applications across various fields and the benefits derived from its use. The practical significance lies in offering recommendations for companies to implement this concept to enhance process quality, achieve success, and gain competitive advantage.
Keywords: Lean Six Sigma, Lean management, Six Sigma, processes, management, quality, improvement, enterprise
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Abstract
This article explores the essence and features of Lean Six Sigma as a method for improving business processes within enterprises. The study aims to highlight key aspects and characteristics of Lean Six Sigma, which is utilized to enhance the quality and efficiency of production processes. Analytical methods, analogy, and comparative analysis are employed to achieve the stated objectives. The research examines quality management approaches foundational to this methodology, focusing on Lean management, which aims to eliminate redundant processes and minimize losses, and Six Sigma, which seeks to reduce process variability by eliminating defects and enhancing predictability. The study analyzes the shortcomings of individual concepts and the advantages of their synthesis, emphasizing continuous efforts to reduce losses, improve quality, focus on customer needs, and involve employees at all levels in process improvement. The implementation of Lean Six Sigma impacts both economic growth and the improvement of team dynamics. The importance of personnel training for successful methodology implementation is underscored. The article also identifies the role of Lean Six Sigma in modern business, providing examples of successful applications across various fields and the benefits derived from its use. The practical significance lies in offering recommendations for companies to implement this concept to enhance process quality, achieve success, and gain competitive advantage.
Keywords
Lean Six Sigma, Lean management, Six Sigma, processes, management, quality, improvement, enterprise
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Afanasieva Veronika, Student, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Email: af.nika.d.123@gmail.com, Orlenko Olha, & Email: orlenko20022015@gmail.com (2025). Features of Lean Six Sigma. International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v01a04
Afanasieva Veronika, Student, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Email: af.nika.d.123@gmail.com, Orlenko Olha, & Email: orlenko20022015@gmail.com (2025) 'Features of Lean Six Sigma', International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication, 1(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v01a04
Afanasieva Veronika, Student, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine, Email: af.nika.d.123@gmail.com, Orlenko Olha, & Email: orlenko20022015@gmail.com. "Features of Lean Six Sigma." International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication 1(1) (2025). https://doi.org/10.61030/IJPSC.25.v01a04
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