ASQ Survey: Lean Six Sigma Could Reduce Debt but Faces Obstacles

Management Tool Spotlighted in U.S. Presidential Campaign

 

Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 15, 2011 — Lean Six Sigma could help reduce the soaring national debt but faces some key challenges in government implementations, according to a new survey by ASQ, the leading global network of quality experts. The biggest obstacle, survey respondents said, is a U.S. federal government structure that can be a barrier to comprehensive evaluation and accountability. 
Lean Six Sigma has been in the spotlight recently as several U.S. presidential candidates have pledged to use the management tool, if elected. The Obama administration is currently studying how Lean Six Sigma could help eliminate federal government waste. 
More than 2,500 ASQ quality improvement professionals participated in the survey. The online survey of ASQ members was fielded from August 29 through September 6, and represents quality improvement professionals from a number of industries including government, manufacturing, service, healthcare and education.

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