What is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma?

The origins of Lean and Six Sigma are different. Lean and Six Sigma have their own sets of tools with some that overlap. Review the webinar slides one more time, because we do spend some time talking about the difference between the two of these on a number of slides. Enjoy!

Tracy O'Rourke

Tracy is a Managing Partner & Executive Advisor at GoLeanSixSigma.com. She is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Instructor at University of California San Diego and teaches in San Diego State University’s Lean Enterprise Program. For almost 20 years, she has helped leading organizations like Washington State, Charles Schwab and GE build problem-solving muscles.

Tracy O'Rourke

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