This book introduces Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to engineers and managers interested in implementing LSS at their organizations. The book provides a detailed roadmap and industry examples to aid readers in understanding and implementing the LSS system. This book discusses the LSS process to define improvement needs, measure current business performance, analyze performance results using statistical tools, improve business and financial results, and control peak business performance.

Dr. Matthew Franchetti is an assistant professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering and the director of undergraduate studies of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Programs at The University of Toledo. He received his Ph.D. in 2003 and MBA in 2000 from The University of Toledo, has worked as an industrial engineer and technical manager for the U.S. Postal Service, and has extensive consulting experience in the automotive industry. Dr. Franchetti is a Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) and has consulting and research experience with over 25 companies across the country. He has published over 60 books, articles, and conference proceedings in the field of industrial engineering.