Lean Six-Sigma and improving processes
Improving performance and optimising company processes.
The Lean Six-Sigma method gives you an opportunity to analyse your processes in-depth, using a defined approach with concrete outlets.
Lean Six-Sigma can help you to improve your company’s processes at different levels:
- Improve performance (productivity gains)
- Improve client service quality
- Improve the relevance of work for company employees
This method consists of 5 main stages, and is very participative in nature.
ORESYS has recognised expertise in the Lean Six-Sigma methodology, and can support you at every stage of this approach:
“Define” Stage
- Characterisation of processes
- Identification of process clients and types of clients
- Formalisation of clients’ requirements
- Identification of objectives and monitoring indicators
- Preparation of a draft plan
“Measure” Stage
- Collection of relevant information on processes, malfunctions and potential for improvement
- Measurement of current process performance (effectiveness, efficiency)
- Analysis of variability, analysis of demand, analysis of flows
- Calculation and interpretation of Sigma
- Process mapping
“Analyse” Stage
- Brainstorming workshops (Kaisen type)
- Identification of the “primary causes” of problems and malfunctions
- Identification of ways to improve
- Value analysis of process activities (identification of tasks without added value, causes of malfunctions etc.)
- Leading group work to find solutions
- Proposal and highlighting of possible solutions (potential gains, implementation costs etc.)
“Improve” Stage
- Identification of key points for putting solutions in place
- Operational implementation of recommended improvements
- Change management and rollout
“Control” Stage
- Implementation of performance monitoring indicators
- Implementation of performance management tools
- Management indicators
- Closure of project
ORESYS offers the benefit of its experience in Lean Six-Sigma projects with:
- Tailor-made services, at each stage, by top-quality consultants
- The support of the Oresys network of experts
- Know-how in terms of process analysis and mapping
- Project management and change management tools
Our references
- AFPA: Definition and formalisation of accounting, budgetary and financial processes
- AXA France: Design of training in process modelling for Black Belts in the AXA Way programme (Six-Sigma methodology)
- BMG (BERTELSMANN Group): Assistance in defining the new organisation of the "coordination unit"
- BNP PARIBAS: Analysis and review of processes for dealing with customer complaints
- CARREFOUR: Assistance in defining the target processes for warehouse activities as part of implementing a computer application
- CNP: Formalisation of business processes and assistance with implementing a Mapping support tool
- CREDIT LYONNAIS: Study of mortgage processing procedures
- HARMONIE MUTUALITE: Structuring of processes for the Insurance branch
- LA POSTE: as part of the creation of the Banque Postale, review of all banking processes (200 processes)