PROJ6009: Lean and Six-Sigma for Process Improvement Description

This report provides an analysis of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement, specifically in the context of Woolworths, Australia. It explores the integration of Lean Six Sigma with Business Process Management (BPM), highlighting the benefits of waste reduction and variation control. The report identifies the scopes and challenges associated with Lean Six Sigma implementation, including leadership commitment and understanding of Six Sigma methods. It outlines the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) phases for deploying Lean Six Sigma, emphasizing the importance of aligning organizational goals with Six Sigma initiatives. The analysis includes a process assessment description and a figure illustrating the Six Sigma process for ERP implementation in BPM at Woolworths. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for customization, sustainability, and effective communication in Six Sigma deployments.

Running head: LEAN AND SIX-SIGMA FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT DESCRIPTION
Lean and Six-Sigma for process improvement description
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Understanding Lean and Six-Sigma for process improvement description:
The Lean Six Sigma is the process depending on collaborative team efforts. This is to develop
performances by systematically eradicating wastes and then reducing those variations. This assimilates
lean enterprise and manufacturing and process of Six Sigma.
In this study scopes and problems with lean and Six Sigma are analyzed regarding its
connection with BPM at Woolworths, Australia. Next, the Six Sigma techniques are identified and
deployed for developing business processes. Lastly, it has demonstrated the process assessment
description.
The Lean Six Sigma helps in the development and business ownership. As BPM is integrated,
they help in quickening real-time executing of processes through automating and managing to simplify
and raise production. Then it helps in rising speed and agility. As six works to develop methods, BPM
helps in managing and monitoring performances ("What do you use Lean Six Sigma for? 【 Business
Process Improvement! 】 (Lean Six Sigma)", 2018). Further, it is better to approach towards problem
solving. Six Sigma consists of its individual tends to fix some issues one at a time instead of
concentrating on the more significant scenario. Here the roles of BPM come to play. Moreover, it has
been patching weaknesses. Six Sigma and BPM together patch areas of optimizations that individual
mythologies cannot. However, the technologies have problems regarding lack of commitment to
leadership (Boakye et al., 2017). Moreover, Woolworths comprises of insufficient understanding of
different of six sigma methods. Besides, it is not executed correctly. Quality development projects of
six sigma go awry as they are not performed sufficiently.
The various techniques to identify and deploy lean six sigma methodologies for improving the
business process are identified below. First of all, the step includes the define phase. Here business

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process development team agrees over necessities to be focused and accomplished. Then there is
measurement where the primary aim is to recognize sources of issues through creating a practical
understanding of current process situations. Next, there is analysis where theories are causes to be
verified, analyzed and identifies and forming a basis for solutions in improving phases. Then there is an
improvement to verify suggested solutions for solving issues and eliminate various wastes, defects and
unwanted costs. Next, there is control where activities phases are designed for assuring problems that
never recur on due time ("ENGAGE Introduction - bpm software, lean six sigma, business process
management (ENGLISH)", 2018).
The organisational goals are to be linked to the results of six sigma deployments to go through
the process analysis description. Woolworths must be customizable to suit the various necessities of
various business and groups. Then they must focus over sustenance of this Six Sigmas within their
industry. Further, they should be tailoring facility to suit their many necessities and deliver numerous
various channels of delivery (Cucoranu, Parwani & Pantanowitz, 2014). Moreover, they must speak of
everyday language and the development of competencies around the company.
The above sound six sigma strategy and planning would be useful in aligning the “Six Sigma”
program goals. This is to be done with organizational vision and mission. Moreover, an effective sound
Six Sigma planning and policy is to be devised. This must be enabling creation of different kinds of
deployment planning. It should also include development of an effective system of infrastructure the
innovation of “Six Sigma”. This also includes the creating of a smart process to assure the managing of
oversight and various kinds of correction in courses as needed.

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Figure 1: “Six Sigma Process for ERP implementation in Business Process Management of
Woolworths”
(Source: Drohomeretski et al., 2014, page number: 804-824)

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