Lean is easier to learn, easier to deploy, and is faster and lower-cost than Six Sigma. Kaizen and Lean are generic terms used by the Japanese and western managers, respectively, while the Thinking Production System, aka Toyota Production System, is known as its famous, branded version. Six Sigma became popular due to Jack Welch’s prominence in the American business community of yesteryears, until sometime when “Six Sigma gained a reputation it does not deserve. (Further) Six Sigma is expensive and requires a lot of problem-solving time, often six to nine months per project,” claims Deluzio. The production line prevented around one thousand empty toothpaste, which could, otherwise have been delivered to their customers and distributors.

Source: Manila Times February 12, 2018 16:18 UTC