*6.8.1 Applying six sigma in the lean philosophy*

It is true that there is established link between Six Sigma methodology and the lean manufacturing with in the previous studies. The proposed integrative six sigma and lean manufacturing is based on the following basic pillar principles. These principles are:

• The Six-Sigma methodology is linked with the lean. It becomes part of the Lean six sigma (LSS) for achieving waste and defect reduction techniques.


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**Table 10.** *Improvement*

 *process 5) control stage: Plan to continue measuring the success of the updated process is usually created and any* 

*documentation,*

 *process or training material is updated.*

