Ten Commandments of Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Practical Guide for Senior Executives and Business Leaders

Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFLSS) is a powerful methodology adopted by many world-class companies today. It aims to build quality into products or services at the very early stages of the product development process. Ten Commandments of Design for Lean Six Sigma brings together the experience of six authors with more than 50 years of cumulative DFLSS deployment in the field.

The book covers key topics such as alignment of DFLSS with organizational strategy; top management support and involvement; listening to the voice of the customers (VOC); effective training programme for right project teams; project selection and prioritization; linking DFLSS with ISO international standards; effective use of DFLSS methodology and the integrated tools within the methodology and reward and recognition schemes.

The practical nature of the book makes this ideal reading for senior executives in all organizations with an interest in developing, implementing, and deploying DFLSS. It will be a great asset to many trainers and consultants who would like to deliver executive courses for senior managers in any organisation.

Jiju Antony is a Professor of Newcastle Business School of Northumbria University, UK.

Shreeranga Bhat is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of St Joseph Engineering College, India.

Gijo E V is a Professor of SQC and OR Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, India.

Elizabeth Cudney is a Professor at Maryville University, USA.

Michael Sony is a faculty member in the Oxford Brookes Business School, UK.

Raja Jayaraman is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering of New Mexico State University, USA.