Lean Six Sigma techniques continue to make an impact in improving the conservation and handling of hazardous materials associated with the maintenance of the UH-72 Lakota aircraft at Fort Rucker, Alabama. With the collaboration of multiple teams within Redstone Arsenal and Fort Rucker, Lean Six Sigma has helped to improve mission performance and enhance environmental quality in regards to the UH-72 Lakota Aircraft by utilizing just-in-time acquisitions of environmentally sustainable products. By reducing wait times to save an estimated $9M in cost avoidance and minimizing the environmental footprint, Fort Rucker continues it’s mission in continuous improvement.
