{"product_id":"lean-six-sigma-basics-for-beginners-an-introduction-to-the-concepts-and-tools-of-lean-six-sigma-paperback","title":"Lean Six Sigma Basics for Beginners: An Introduction to the Concepts and Tools of Lean Six Sigma - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Lisbin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you a manager or supervisor that is being asked to do more with less and do it better, safer, cheaper, and\/or faster? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf so this book is for you ! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou will learn from reading this book how to identify, reduce, and prevent any action, activity, variation, and\/or expense that does not add \"value\" for the customer which in LEAN Six Sigma is known as \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emuda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\" or \"waste\". \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in an easy to understand style, \"LEAN Six Sigma Basics for Beginners\" introduces you to the principles, tools, and techniques of LEAN Six Sigma needed to do more with less and do it better, safer, cheaper, and\/or faster. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first chapter provides an introduction to why LEAN Six Sigma is important in todays competitive business environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second chapter introduces the concepts of \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emuda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\" (japanese for waste) and discusses the 8 different types of waste (defects, waiting, inventory, overprocessing, overproduction, motion, transportation, and human talent). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe third chapter discusses how you can identify waste that may be present in your department that may be increasing costs or reducing access, quality, safety, and\/or service. This includes discussion of such concepts as value stream mapping, work sampling, SPC control charts, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fourth chapter discusses how to identify the causes of any waste observed in your department. This includes discussion of such concepts as the 5 WHYs, Fishbone and Pareto diagrams, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fifth chapter discusses key principles for eliminating any waste observed in your department including such concepts as \u003ci\u003epoka-yoke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eheijunka\u003c\/i\u003e, 5S, SMED, \u003ci\u003ekanban\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. A decision matrix is also provided to help you determine which tools to use and when in order to eliminate each of the 8 different types of \"waste\" observed in your department. This chapter also discusses the various factors (called CSFs or critical success factors) which underlie successful implementation of LEAN Six Sigma concepts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sixth chapter provides a summary of important concepts and key takeaways from the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAppendices are provided which offer more detailed explanations for those that are interested in understanding the underlying statistical principles behind LEAN Six Sigma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA glossary of key terms is also provided at the end of the book for quick and easy reference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter reading this book you will have the basic knowledge and tools needed to begin applying the key principles of LEAN Six Sigma in your department or organization in order to do more with less and do it better, safer, cheaper, and\/or faster \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author's previous book \"Applying LEAN Six Sigma in the Healthcare Setting\" was winner of the \"best new six sigma books\" award from BookAuthority. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the author: Scott has had over 35 years of management and leadership experience in healthcare. He began his career as a management engineer where he learned and mastered the principles of LEAN Six Sigma. Scott then served for several years as Director of Finance before becoming Assistant Medical Center Administrator for one of the Kaiser hospitals in Los Angeles. Over the years Scott had the opportunity to lead the surgical and rehab service line, the primary care and medical subspecialty service line, and the business and support services service line where he applied the principles of LEAN Six Sigma daily. During his 35 years of experience Scott saved over $20 million while improving access, quality, affordability, safety, and service through the use of the tools and techniques described in his current book \"LEAN Six Sigma Basics for Beginners\". Scott was also part of the adjunct faculty of at the University of La Verne where he taught healthcare finance and accounting to graduate and undergraduate students.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 182\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479049171251,"sku":"9798366826440","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MUduNVg0aDJEK3E1anFOSUZzODBQZz09.webp?v=1759669084","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/lean-six-sigma-basics-for-beginners-an-introduction-to-the-concepts-and-tools-of-lean-six-sigma-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}