1 A United Space Alliance Supply Chain Case Study CQSDI 2008 Converging SCOR & Lean Six Sigma: Supply Chain Excellence Laura Mills, C.P.M. Amy Petitt Scott L. Sealing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Lead, SCM March 3, 2008

2 Agenda Overviews: – Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) –Six Sigma and Lean Toolset Integration Supply Chain Optimization

3 SCOR SIX SIGMA LEAN Converge Standard framework Identification of Improvement opportunities End-to-End Visibility Complimentary, not Competitive Making Complex Supply Chains Simpler

4 Establishing a Framework Lean focuses on reduced lead time and reduced costs. Six Sigma focuses on improved quality and reduced costs. The convergence combines the benefits and power of all three methodologies. SCOR Lean Focus Shorter Delivery Times Six Sigma Focus Improved Product Quality Improvement Opportunities & Reduced Costs SCOR provides a valuable framework and infrastructure. Resulting in sustainable Improvement Opportunities

5 Convergence Continuum SCOR Lean Six Sigma Implement Solutions Prioritize Opportunities Discover Root Causes Identify Opportunities

6 Convergence is a Structured Approach Business Strategy Supply Chain Benchmarking Supply Chain Assessment Value Stream Mapping Six Sigma Projects and Kaizen Bottom-line Results SCOR Lean Six Sigma Lean 6  SCOR Combined SYNERGISTIC Convergence bridges the gap between strategic enterprise planning & continuous improvement