As Rob Thomson puts it, Six Sigma has escaped from the shop floor. So true. I have a wealth of information here (just check out the categories on the right side bar) that shows that Six Sigma has invaded all aspects and kinds of business operations.
Latest news has it that the Department of Defense (DOD) is really getting serious at employing Lean Six Sigma, and has in fact been enjoying the fruits of their labor.
FCW.com (Federal Computer Week) reports that:
- DOD has been successful in cost avoidance and has saved cycle time
- Naval Air Systems Command will save more than $1 million in fiscal 2007 because of Lean Six Sigma improvements in its contract closeout processes.
- Department of Agriculture uses Lean Six Sigma for its grants management process.
- FBI also uses the technique.
- The Defense Acquisition University developed a DOD-specific Lean Six Sigma course covering how to apply the methodology and become Lean Six Sigma certified.
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