Standards for Lean Six Sigma certification

Alessandro Laureani and Jiju Antony

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2012, vol. 61, issue 1, 110-120

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to provide an overview of current Lean Six Sigma certification practices among different industries and organisations and puts forward a public standard. Design/methodology/approach - Survey results, unstructured interviews and secondary information are used to illustrate the existing variation in certification standards across industries and organisations. Findings - The high variation in Lean Six Sigma certification standards makes it very difficult to judge the actual competence of a certified Belt and to evaluate a Lean Six Sigma program in organisations. As such, the need for a globally accepted certification standard is identified, similar to what is already in place for other professions. Originality/value - This paper has a highly practical content for industry practitioners, with the intent of suggesting Lean Six Sigma certification standards be used in organisations, drawing on the best practices from major companies.

Keywords: Lean; Six Sigma; Certification; Lean production; Standards (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1108/17410401211188560

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