Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six Sigma : Combining Methodologies for Enhanced Results

This book explores synergies between Lean Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma, and Value Engineering. It identifies opportunities where they can be used together to increase the likelihood of obtaining improvements beyond the capability of just one approach. Developed as business process improvement initiatives, with distinct origins and different methodological phases, each initiative presents a distinctive approach to problem solving. The authors provide a unique examination of these processes, with an analysis of possible synergies that can provide a competitive edge.

Preface
Abbreviations
Executive Summary

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : The Value Engineering (VE) Methodology
Chapter 3 : Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Methodology
Chapter 4 : Comparison of VE and LSS Methodologies
Chapter 5 : Opportunities for Synergy
Chapter 6 : Final Remarks

Appendix A : Cross-Reference Charts in Detail
Appendix B : Common LSS, DFSS, and VE Tools
Appendix C : General VE Material for LSS Black Belt Training
Appendix D : Product-Oriented VE Training Material for LSS Black Belt Training
Appendix E : Process-Oriented VE Training Material for LSS Black Belt Training
References
Index
About The Authors