Books by Elizabeth A. (Maryville University Cudney

Provides a comprehensive lean six sigma case study. This book follows a team as they implement a lean six sigma project and provides over illustrative 100 figures and tables. It presents the data, which are also included in the accompanying CD, and comprehensively explains how the team drew their conclusions.

While value stream mapping is accepted as a tool for identifying waste, achieving the full implementation pictured in an enhanced future state map is more complex than its development. Hoshin Kanri can help. This method encourages employees to incorporate performance metrics to reach the root cause of problems before searching for solutions.