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Lean Six Sigma, 1Q06 Update: Lean Continues to Show High Performance

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: April 2006
Product Code: R104-25770
Description

This Manufacturing Insights update includes results for companies in our Global Performance Index. Specifically, companies in the index that are mature in their continuous improvement programs are highlighted. This update also summarizes significant events at software vendors that support lean automation and shares case studies of successful lean implementations.

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In This Update

Lean Companies Outperform Their Peers

Faster Revenue Growth

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Revenue Index, 1Q02-4Q05

Higher Profit Margins

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Median Net Profit Margins, 1Q02-4Q05

More Productive Use of Inventory

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Inventory Efficiency Index, 1Q02-4Q05

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean 2002-2004 Average Inventory Efficiency by Industry Segment

Vendor Activity (December-March)

Ultriva (Formerly eBots)

Factory Logic

Oracle

SupplyWorks

Case Study - DuPont

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