<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (July 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (July 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Lean Six Sigma is a methodology that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation . It combines lean manufacturing / lean enterprise and Six Sigma to eliminate the eight kinds of waste (muda): </P> <Ul> <Li> Defects </Li> <Li> Over-Production </Li> <Li> Waiting </Li> <Li> Non-Utilized Talent </Li> <Li> Transportation </Li> <Li> Inventory </Li> <Li> Motion </Li> <Li> Extra-Processing </Li> </Ul>

What does it mean to be lean six sigma