What Is Lean Six Sigma? A Complete 2026 Guide to Transform Your Business

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is a proven business improvement methodology that combines Lean principles (eliminating waste) and Six Sigma techniques (reducing defects and variation) to improve processes, increase efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction.

Companies around the world use Lean Six Sigma to streamline operations, save costs, and deliver higher-quality products and services.

Why Lean Six Sigma Matters for Your Business

Lean Six Sigma provides a structured, data-driven approach to problem-solving and process improvement. By identifying and removing waste, reducing errors, and standardising processes,

Organisations can:

• Reduce operational costs
• Increase productivity
• Deliver consistent quality
• Enhance customer satisfaction

By adopting Lean Six Sigma, businesses can create a culture of continuous improvement, giving them a competitive edge.

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The DMAIC Framework (Six Sigma part – used in almost all Lean Six Sigma projects)

DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) is the heartbeat of every successful Six Sigma project.

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Why do we need Lean Six Sigma Training?

Lean Six Sigma training is essential because it equips employees and organisations with the skills, tools, and mindset to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver better results.

Companies must operate efficiently, reduce cost, and maintain high quality. Lean Six Sigma helps achieve all of that.

1️⃣ To Develop Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Training teaches employees how to identify problems, analyse data, find root causes, and implement effective solutions.
✔ Structured thinking
✔ Better decisions
✔ Long-term solutions (not temporary fixes)

2️⃣ To Reduce Errors, Defects, and Rework

Employees learn techniques such as DMAIC, 5 Why’s, FMEA, and Poka-Yoke to prevent mistakes before they happen.
✔ Higher accuracy
✔ Less rework
✔ Better quality

3️⃣ To Improve Efficiency and Reduce Waste

Training helps staff identify and eliminate the 8 types of waste (waiting time, unnecessary steps, motion, defects, etc.).
✔ Faster processes
✔ Shorter lead times
✔ Cost savings

4️⃣ To Increase Productivity

Teams learn how to streamline workflow, remove bottlenecks, and make tasks simpler.
✔ More output with the same resources
✔ Smoother operations
✔ Better use of manpower

5️⃣ To Boost Customer Satisfaction

Employees learn how to deliver work that is:
✔ Faster
✔ More accurate
✔ More consistent
This improves customer trust and loyalty.

6️⃣ To Create a Continuous Improvement Culture

Lean Six Sigma develops a company-wide mindset of:
✔ Always improving
✔ Always solving problems
✔ Always adding value
This makes an organisation more agile and competitive.

7️⃣To Support Organisational Growth

When processes improve, the company can scale faster with lower cost and better quality.
✔ Sustainable growth
✔ Stronger performance
✔ Higher profit margins

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