Fostering
a Lean Six Sigma Culture

The case study should be analytical in nature. Comparisons should be drawn between actual
company performance relative to Lean Six Sigma theories, concepts and principles.
A case study highlights common problems encountered in the field and
illuminates those problems through the in-depth study of the corrective
action(s) undertaken to address the identified problem.
Assignment
Definition:
Select a company from Note shows down:
Lean Thinking VA v. nVA, embraced and implemented Lean Six Sigma as a means for
fostering a culture committed to continuous improvement and business
excellence. Research shall be conducted
to address the following questions; however, shall not be limited to:
1. Investigate and Analyze the Companys History
and Growth. A companys past can
greatly affect the present and future state of the organization. To begin your
case study analysis, investigate the companys founding, critical events that prompted
evolution, its structure and growth. Discuss the companys position and
strategy on Lean Six Sigma and how its culture and governance were compromised
to foster a culture committed to Lean Six Sigma. Include obstacles encountered and plans
executed to overcome any adversity in entrenching Lean Six Sigma into the
companys culture.

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses Within the Company. Using the information you gathered in step one,
continue your case study analysis by examining and identifying the value
creation functions of the company from a business strategy perspective.
For example, the company may be weak in product design, but strong in
product realization and design for manufacturability. This is why the company identified the
X process for leaning out. The
X should be the area or process selected by the company for waste
elimination.

3. Define the Problem. The problem should hone in on one of the 8 Wastes,
capacity constraints, lead time/delinquency/delivery issues, product valuation
or customer focus) that existed prior to the Lean methodology/concept adopted
by the company. Provide a brief
discussion on the Lean method implemented and the steps taken to successfully

4. Define the Lean Methodology. What methodology was adopted to address the
problem? Briefly discuss the exact Lean
methodology used, obstacles encountered and plans executed to get the project
charter off the ground.

5. What was the Current State. What was the current state of the process
prior to the implementation of the lean methodology? Was a VSM event conducted to identify
value/non-value added activities and other waste inherent in the process?

6. What was the Future State. What was the future state? What were the goals and objectives
established as a result of the Lean event.

7. Analyze Implementations. Identify and analyze the structure and
control systems that the company used to gage its success in eliminating or
mitigating the identified waste(s).
Discuss the scope of the change event, how the company managed and/or
accelerated the change process, how the company engaged and empowered the
workforceand other issues experienced during the leaning out process.

8. Conclusion. What
was the end result from a financial perspective, capacity gain, machine
utilization, OEE, lead-time reduction or strengthening customer focus, cost
reduction, value creation? Conclusion
should be both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
Paper Requirements
The paper shall be (7) to (10) pages and comprise a Cover Page,
Abstract, Body and Reference sections and be written in APA style format. The body of the report shall address points 1
through 8 above. The cover page and
reference page shall be excluded from the total page count. A minimum of (3) references shall be included
and excludes Wikipedia as a recognized resource.
Fostering
a Lean Six Sigma CultureThe case study should be analytical in nature. Comparisons should be drawn between actual
company performance relative to Lean Six Sigma theories, concepts and principles.
A case study highlights common problems encountered in the field and
illuminates those problems through the in-depth study of the corrective
action(s) undertaken to address the identified problem.Assignment
Definition:Select a company from Note shows down:
Lean Thinking VA v. nVA, embraced and implemented Lean Six Sigma as a means for
fostering a culture committed to continuous improvement and business
excellence. Research shall be conducted
to address the following questions; however, shall not be limited to:1. Investigate and Analyze the Companys History
and Growth. A companys past can
greatly affect the present and future state of the organization. To begin your
case study analysis, investigate the companys founding, critical events that prompted
evolution, its structure and growth. Discuss the companys position and
strategy on Lean Six Sigma and how its culture and governance were compromised
to foster a culture committed to Lean Six Sigma. Include obstacles encountered and plans
executed to overcome any adversity in entrenching Lean Six Sigma into the
companys culture.3. Define the Problem. The problem should hone in on one of the 8 Wastes,
capacity constraints, lead time/delinquency/delivery issues, product valuation
or customer focus) that existed prior to the Lean methodology/concept adopted
by the company. Provide a brief
discussion on the Lean method implemented and the steps taken to successfully4. Define the Lean Methodology. What methodology was adopted to address the
problem? Briefly discuss the exact Lean
methodology used, obstacles encountered and plans executed to get the project
charter off the ground.5. What was the Current State. What was the current state of the process
prior to the implementation of the lean methodology? Was a VSM event conducted to identify
value/non-value added activities and other waste inherent in the process?6. What was the Future State. What was the future state? What were the goals and objectives
established as a result of the Lean event.
7. Analyze Implementations. Identify and analyze the structure and
control systems that the company used to gage its success in eliminating or
mitigating the identified waste(s).
Discuss the scope of the change event, how the company managed and/or
accelerated the change process, how the company engaged and empowered the
workforceand other issues experienced during the leaning out process. 8. Conclusion. What
was the end result from a financial perspective, capacity gain, machine
utilization, OEE, lead-time reduction or strengthening customer focus, cost
reduction, value creation? Conclusion
should be both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Paper RequirementsThe paper shall be (7) to (10) pages and comprise a Cover Page,
Abstract, Body and Reference sections and be written in APA style format. The body of the report shall address points 1
through 8 above. The cover page and
reference page shall be excluded from the total page count. A minimum of (3) references shall be included
and excludes Wikipedia as a recognized resource.