Software Enablers For Lean Processes

Manufacturing software that enables lean processes is still climbing the maturity curve, as supply chain and ERP vendor extend their applications to support these new capabilities. ...

... "The SCM software used for lean manufacturing is only about a half-decade old, says Moore, and some of the applications on the market are merely incrementally enhanced manufacturing resource planning tools that don't actually support true lean processes. " ...

Via Computerworld: Lean

Six Sigma Maturity Model Results

Instantis makes the results of study on Six Sigma adoption patterns and maturity levels available. ...

... "A key goal of the Six Sigma maturity model study was to provide Six Sigma practitioners with real-world data from their peers regarding Six Sigma deployment critical success and failure factors across industries. A further goal was to validate and further refine the model in order to help guide organizations on their Six Sigma journey. The findings of the study will be incorporated into version 2.0 of the model. " ...

Instantis Publishes Results of Six Sigma Maturity Model Study