Answer:
A variety of methodologies are available for process improvement. These include Six Sigma, Lean Management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Management, Re-engineering, Total Quality Management, Just-in-time,
Kaizen, Hoshin Planning, Poka-Yoka, Design of Experiments, and Process Excellence
Explanation:
Consulting firms all seem to have one of these that they claim is the best.
The large number of competing approaches, all claiming to be the best way to achieve a similar
examined next. The same is done for
organizations, comparing characteristics and implementation needs and limitations. The
methodologies are then compared in terms of how each can be implemented. A scoring system is
developed, where a company can list its implementation criteria and measure how well each
methodology satisfies these criteria. The goal is to make recommendations as to which type of
methodology should best be implemented in which type of organization under what
circumstances.
