Lean Six Sigma: A data-driven path to business excellence

Lean Six Sigma, a certification program that combines the data-driven strategies of Six Sigma with the process improvement principles of Lean, offers a versatile skill set for professionals across various industries. Yang Li, Ph.D., a Sacramento State professor in supply chain management, recently discussed the program's history, evolution, and applications in quality management, highlighting its relevance and value. Li explained that Six Sigma, a quality control methodology, emerged in the Western…