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Lean Six Sigma, 4Q06 Update: Lean Companies Continue to Outpace the Industry

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: January 2007
Product Code: R104-29170
Description

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

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In This Update

Lean Companies Outperform Their Peers

Faster Revenue Growth

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Revenue Index, 1Q02?2Q06

Higher Profit Margins

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Median Profit Margins, 1Q02?2Q06

More Productive Use of Inventory

Figure: Worldwide Lean and Nonlean Inventory Efficiency Index, 1Q02?2Q06

Vendor Activity (September?November)

Ultriva

Factory Logic (Now Part of SAP)

Pelion

RFID-Enabled Lean

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