Any process that is one or two steps less is getting Lean. In the same manner, that a process that is making sure that it is not deviating from its standard norm is going Six Sigma.
In our every day life, we see Lean in action when we walk into fastfood chains or even restaurants that offer combi meals. These are meals that are already pre-selected or prepared ahead to go together. Examples would be Combo A, which include a cheese burger, fries, or coke; Meal A, which include 1/4 roasted chicken, rice or bread, 1 side dish, and a drink. So, instead of having the customer choose and decide the food he’s going to have, he would just choose from the combos and say, “Combo A, to go please.” Or “Meal A, please.”
An article on Aviation Week also show us how Lean or Six Sigma improves processes in certain functional areas.
United Services cut in half its turnaround time (TAT) on narrowbody aircraft landing gear overhaul. Collins Aviation Services slashed the TAT on some avionics repairs to four days ýýý from 22. At its Corpus Christi, Texas, repair depot, the U.S. Army reduced the overhaul time on the T700/CT7 engines that power much of its helicopter fleet from 261 days to 93 days. Continue reading…
