Look Forward Beyond Lean and Six Sigma
eBook - PDF

Look Forward Beyond Lean and Six Sigma

A Self-Perpetuating Enterprise Improvement Method

  1. 245 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Look Forward Beyond Lean and Six Sigma

A Self-Perpetuating Enterprise Improvement Method

About this book

This book introduces the Look Forward approach to continuous improvement (CI). Look Forward is a management approach to CI that fosters an environment that infuses CI into the very fabric of the organization. As a result, improvement is not an initiative or a project but rather a natural occurring event that is anticipated, expected and prevalent. Look Forward is not a substitute for Six Sigma, Lean or Theory of Constraints (TOC), but rather is a necessary complement to each of these in order to assure self-perpetuating improvement that is ingrained in the corporate culture. It, in turn, needs Six Sigma, Lean and TOC methodologies to be the fuel for the improvement engine that drives the company forward. Any business serious about improvement is going to consider Six Sigma, Lean and TOC in the overall scope of their operations and the unique benefits they bring to the table. This book shows that for unbeatable sustained improvement, Six Sigma, Lean and TOC need to be intertwined with the Look Forward methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Look Forward Beyond Lean and Six Sigma by Robert Dirgo in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Business & Operations. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2005
eBook ISBN
9781604276275
Edition
0
Subtopic
Operations

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Author
  7. Chapter 1 - How to Manage the Business of Improvement
  8. Chapter 2 - Your Industry Standard: A Framework for Look Forward Improvement
  9. Chapter 3 - Six Sigma
  10. Chapter 4 - Lean Manufacturing
  11. Chapter 5 - Theory of Constraints
  12. Chapter 6 - The Challenge of Maintaining Continuous Improvement
  13. Chapter 7 - Look Forward: The ABSC Way
  14. Chapter 8 - Look Forward: Case Studies
  15. Chapter 9 - Enterprise-Level Improvement Initiatives
  16. Chapter 10 - Conclusion
  17. Resources
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index