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

Lean Techniques Integrate With Maintenance Process

Coronado Naval Air Station, along with other fleet readiness centers, integrated lean manufacturing techniques into its maintenance process to streamline work and accelerate change. ...

... "To achieve these goals, the FRC has implemented methods such as integrating its existing technologies to improve processes in certain production lines; setting up color-coded boards to keep track of which aircraft are in what maintenance cycle ... " ...

Via San Diego Business Journal: Fleet Readiness Center

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Naval Base Coronado: "Mission Statement: To arm, repair, provision, service, and support the U.S. Pacific Fleet ... "

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Navy Lean Six Sigma Lowers Backorders

Navy leader shares his perspective on the benefits of lean. ...

... "Asked about his support for Lean Six Sigma, Roesner said the practice of continuous process improvement has helped lower backorders at NAVICP to their lowest point ever because we took out the unnecessary work. " ...

Via Battle Creek Enquirer: Federal Presentation

Contract Manages Lean Six Sigma Support

Naval Sea Systems Command has extended contract with Alion Science and Technology, to provide acquisition management support to its Program Executive Office, including support of Lean Six Sigma efforts. ...

... "The option, which runs from June 1, 2007 through June 6, 2008, covers ship project directive (SPD) execution planning and financial execution; government furnished equipment (GFE) acquisition, delivery management and production management; configuration management; program management and Lean Six Sigma support; and business and financial planning. The contract runs for a total of five years, including a one-year base period and four, one-year options. The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $33 million. " ...

Via Alion: Contract Option to Support Navy's Program Executive Office

Cycle Time Reduction

Thomas Group implements process reengineering for the military, reaping significant benefits. ...

... "It claims that its propriety Total Cycle Time methodology is the forerunner of such management concepts as Top Quality Management, Kaizen and Six Sigma. After Thomas advised it on a fleet-modernization program, the Navy realized one-time savings of $100 million, as well as $80 million savings annually, the firm says. " ...

Via Star-Telegram: Thomas Group Inc