Lean Six Sigma is best expressed through the seven wastes and the DMAIC

model for problem identification and solving (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Overview of the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control

(DMAIC) methodology and tools. FMEA = failure modes and effects analysis;
SIPOC = suppliers, processes, outputs, and customers diagram; DFSS = design
for Six Sigma; DOE = design of experiments; PF = process flow diagrams; CE =
cause and effect diagrams; CNX = constant, noise, experimental (i.e.,
controllable causes, noise too difficult or expensive to control, and
experimental factors); SOP = standard operating procedures; 5S = sort,
straighten, shine, standardize, and sustain.