Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six Sigma

Abstract

Lean Six Sigma (LSS), its Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) variant, and Value Engineering (VE) were developed as business process improvement initiatives. This paper explores synergies between LSS, DFSS, and VE by identifying opportunities where they can be used together to increase the likelihood of obtaining improvements beyond the capability of just one approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA531791

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  • Anthony C. Hermes
  • Heather W. Williams
  • Jay Mandelbaum

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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