US Army Capt. Michael Smith, the material management branch deputy of the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, was recognized for his article on improving Army aviation maintenance. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Smith realized that his unit was losing money because of how supply support activity clerks were processing parts. By using Lean Six Sigma strategies, he was able to identify the root cause of the problem and help make Army processes more efficient, saving both time and money.
