How the Army Should Use Lean Six Sigma as a Transformation Strategy for Logistics in the 21st Century

Abstract

In a culture such as the military, change is a constant. Transformation of the Army, while it participates in the Global War on Terrorism, places increased demands on the Army's logistical capabilities to support the warfighter. Logistics leaders must adopt a strategic vision that allows for continuous improvement in quality, speed, and agility in both industrial and administrative processes. This Strategy Research Project (SRP) evaluates the Army's use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies as tools to facilitate change during its transformation process. The SRP reviews the proposed strategies of Lean Six Sigma, Effects-Based Thinking, and Systems Thinking for creating and sustaining a culture of innovation, training, and facilitation. It also examines whether Lean Six Sigma as a tool for business transformation can meet the future needs of the Army and what changes to current systems are required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA449158

Entities

People

  • Martin C. Jennings

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Standards
  • Systems Approach
  • Training
  • Turbines
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.