1. What is Lean?

Lean focuses on eliminating waste (anything that doesn’t add value to the customer).

👉 Common types of waste (called TIMWOODS):

• Transport
• Inventory
• Motion
• Waiting
• Overproduction
• Overprocessing
• Defects
• Skills (unused talent)

✅ Goal: Make processes faster, smoother, and more efficient

📊 2. What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma focuses on reducing variation and defects using data and statistical analysis.

👉 Core method: DMAIC

• Define – Identify the problem
• Measure – Collect data
• Analyze – Find root causes
• Improve – Implement solutions
• Control – Sustain the results

✅ Goal: Achieve high quality and consistency (near-perfect processes)