The Perfect Process Storm: Integration of CMMI, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma

Abstract

Many organizations have struggled over the past few decades with a blizzard of process improvement methodologies such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Kaizen, JIT Production, and Re-Engineering. These operations are understandably leery of adopting new methodologies given their past experience, especially with a focus on return on investments and leveraging existing practices. This article examines the relationship of Agile, CMMI , Lean Production and the Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) roadmap. The intent is to explain how these methodologies might be synergistically combined for a cohesive approach to enhance continuous process improvement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA591668

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  • Peter D. Morris

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  • Ogden Air Logistics Complex

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Agile Software Development
  • Air Force
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Configuration Management
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Extreme Programming
  • Investments
  • Manufacturing
  • Organizational Structure
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  • Production
  • Productivity
  • Project Management
  • Software Development

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