Which Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Projects?

Which Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Projects?

An analysis of the projects chosen by 275 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course attendees, reveals the following:

Project type and frequency
Waste reduction/elimination 63
Cycle time reduction 41
Process yield improvement 34
Process improvement 19
Reduction in NVA activities 19
Increase in process throughput 13
Process control 8
Cost reduction 6
Customer satisfaction 6
Process risk reduction 6
Quality improvement 6
Improving process capability 5
Cost savings 4
Design change 4
Defect reduction 3
Risk exposure 3
Compliance 2
Improved staff utilisation 2
Process leveling 2
Process stability 2
Other 27

Total 275

The following is a graphical display of above information.

What’s interesting is that lean type projects were more popular. By way of context, 81% of the the projects were completed in financial services and pharma companies.