Applying Lean Six Sigma for Operational Excellence
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Michael D. Okrent, Cleveland State University
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ISBN 13: 9781956812077
Publisher: MSL Academic Endeavors
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Introduction: Preface and Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
- Chapter 2: The Toyota Production System (TPS)
- Chapter 3: Lean Principles and Tools
- Chapter 4: 5S for Workplace Organization
- Chapter 5: Kaizen Philosophy and Tools for Continuous Improvement
- Chapter 6: The DMAIC Methodology
- Chapter 7: Six Sigma Principles and Tools
- Chapter 8: Integrating Lean and Six Sigma
- Chapter 9: Implementing Lean Six Sigma
- Chapter 10: Lean Six Sigma in Manufacturing
- Chapter 11: Lean Six Sigma in Service Industries
- Chapter 12: Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare
- Chapter 13: Lean Six Sigma in Government and Non-Profit
- Chapter 14: Case Studies and Success Stories of Lean Six Sigma
- Appendix
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Submit ancillary resourceAbout the Book
This comprehensive textbook covers Lean Six Sigma methodology for achieving operational excellence across various industries. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Lean and Six Sigma principles, tools, and techniques, from foundational concepts to practical applications in manufacturing, healthcare, service industries, and government sectors. It offers a structured learning approach with clear objectives, detailed chapters, and practical insights into process improvement, waste reduction, and continuous organizational transformation.
About the Contributors
Author
Dr. Okrent has been a practicing Project Manager and Process Improvement Consultant since 1990, working in a variety of industries with Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, Yale University, and Cleveland Clinic. In addition, he is currently an adjunct senior lecturer at Cleveland State University, University of Bridgeport, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Colorado State University – Global campus. Previously he was an adjunct lecturer in the MBA programs at Southern Connecticut State University, Fairfield University on a variety of topics including Management Processes, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Small Business Planning, Global Sourcing, and Vendor Management. Before becoming a Project Manager, he was an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Quality Consultant with Hewlett Packard. Dr. Okrent also has earned certifications in the following areas:
- Supply Chain Management (CSCP), Production and Inventory Control (CPIM), and Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) from ASCM/APICS.
- Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE), Quality Engineer, and Quality Auditor from ASQ.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI.
- Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) from SME
His education includes:
- Doctor of Science in Management Systems, University of New Haven, 2001
- MBA, University of New Haven, 1981
- BS Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 1974
Publication areas include topics on Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Management, Quality, and Lean Six Sigma.
He recently retired from the Cleveland Clinic. Before this, he was a Change Generalist in the Yale University Organizational Change Management group, Chairman of the Bethany CT Clean Energy Task Force, a member of the SNEC-PMI Board of Directors, and a private pilot (SEL). In 2010, he converted a Chevrolet S-10 Pickup truck to battery power. Currently, he makes things on his 3D printers. Dr. Okrent is also on the board of directors of the Tri-Community CERT. (Community Emergency Response Team).