Comportamiento de la humedad (HVS) en función del uso del suelo

In terms of Lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and quality initiatives several regulations govern the field. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States establishes a minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments; overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one- half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek. In terms of minimizing labor costs, the FLSA plays a key role in balancing fairness to employees and corporate profitability. Liability laws and litigation in the United States govern physical and property damages related to product failure or misuse. Six Sigma efforts can dramatically improve product quality and reduce liability issues.

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Benefits of Lean Six Sigma

3.1 Introduction

The purpose of a project, plan, or initiative (Lean Six Sigma or otherwise) is to achieve measurable results that can be tied into a predetermined goal or future state. These results or benefits are critical in determining the feasibil- ity and acceptance of a project or initiative such as Lean Six Sigma for an organization. These benefits are also the key selling points used when pro- moting Lean Six Sigma to stakeholders and decision makers. The benefits of Lean Six Sigma can be separated into five areas:

• Increased profitability and cost reduction • Improved quality and customer satisfaction

• Enhanced management strategy, flexibility, and agility • Heightened environmental protection

• Improved employee skill development, morale, and job satisfaction Ideally, an organization would like to create a situation where multiple benefits can be realized from a single project or initiative. This synergistic approach allows for the creation of win– win situations when applied appro- priately using the system approach discussed in this book. Specifically, the company will realize cost benefits and improved quality, the environment will be better protected, and the stakeholders of the organization (including employees) often gain a sense of well- being and satisfaction with the orga- nization. This chapter discusses in greater detail these benefits and includes examples that may be used to promote Lean Six Sigma to decision makers.