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LEAN SIX SIGMA IN GOVERNMENT

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a robust, structured approach to improving the cost and quality of processes. LSS blends two proven process improvement disciplines. "Lean" facilitates the identification and elimination of non-value-added steps in a process. "Six Sigma" applies rigorous problem- solving methods to eliminate variation in a process, and it prescribes a workforce infrastructure to support it. With Lean and Six Sigma in combination, both senior managers and employees can participate in improving their organization's processes.

Originally developed by private-sector manufacturers, LSS techniques have evolved to realize positive change at the local, state, and federal levels of government. LMI applies those techniques, along with our broad government knowledge and functional expertise, in support of the improvement efforts of our government clients. LMI can effectively apply LSS because we understand how the public-sector's unique characteristics, such as legislative controls, the election cycle, and shared government services, affect organizational improvement.

Download a PDF version of LMI's Process Improvement with Lean Six Sigma. (365 KB)