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Six Sigma was developed by Bill Smith at Motorola as a methodology to reduce variability in manufacturing processes.
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Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric, adopts Six Sigma at GE, popularizing the methodology and extending it to various industries.
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Companies begin to formally integrate Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, recognizing that both methodologies are complementary.
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The Lean Six Sigma methodology is expanding globally, adopted by companies around the world in a variety of industries.
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Certification programs for Lean Six Sigma are established, with levels such as Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt.
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Companies are beginning to integrate sustainability practices into their Lean Six Sigma programs, seeking not only efficiency and quality, but also environmental responsibility.
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Digitalization and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT and advanced data analytics, drive new applications of Lean Six Sigma.