Department of Defense Lean Six Sigma Software Enabler

The U.S. military standardizes on Minitab statistical software to support its implementation of quality improvement methods using Lean Six Sigma. ...

... "Since the U.S. Army deployed Lean Six Sigma in 2005, nearly 2,000 personnel have been trained, more than 1,000 projects have been completed, and more than 1,600 remain active. The Army credits these projects with achieving nearly $2 billion in savings so far. The Department of the Navy has trained more than 5,000 sailors and Marines as Six Sigma green or black belts since 2006. The Navy estimates savings from its projects for 2006 and 2007 to be $450 million, a 4-to-1 return on investment. The U.S. Air Force has trained more than 500 Six Sigma belts, and its Air Logistics Centers received two Shingo Prizes for quality improvement last year. The Air Force has committed to a 40,000-manpower reduction without impairing its operational capabilities due in part to efficiencies gained from its initiatives. " ...

Via Minitab: Minitab quality improvement software

Program Applies Lean Six Sigma Smart Operations to Guard

Air Force Smart Operations, based on Lean Six Sigma methodology, is poised to streamline the Air National Guard. Teams are used to brainstorm and generate prioritized list of actions that could have significant impact on operations. And, the force is becoming familiar with the forms of waste that should be avoided or eliminated. Business processes are being redesigned for efficiency and effectiveness. ...

... "The program unites successful methods from the corporate world, including Lean and Six Sigma. Airmen apply it through rapid improvement events in administrative and logistical shops or anywhere processes need improvement. The Air Guard is on pace with other Air Force major commands in applying Smart Operations, Asbell said. " ...

Via The National Guard: Streamed, leaned Air Guard

Lean Manufacturing Commitment Drives Program

Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems division manages global positioning program, GPS IIF, using lean techniques. ...

... "The performance of these subsystems is a testament to our process-based management and to our lean manufacturing commitment, and GPS IIF fully meets the specifications set forth by our U.S. Air Force customer and places us firmly on track to deliver the satellite for the first launch in 2008. " ...

Via Boeing: Boeing Builds First GPS IIF Satellite