TBM, together with Maytag, one of our clients, created the name LeanSigma in 1997, when we concluded that any continuous improvement effort – to be most effective – must include both Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste and defects in the production system.
Lean is all about action and fast improvement, while Six Sigma tends to be methodical, with a typical project lasting 4-6 months. The Sigma Kaizen process, which TBM developed, cuts Six Sigma project time down to 6-8 weeks or less.
