week 4 Discussion

I need initial Post of 250 words. No Plagiarism.  Due in 24 hours. 

I will attach 2 student replies when they get available.  Each replies should be at least 80-100 words.  

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read A Learning Process Model to Achieve Continuous Improvement and Innovation, and watch the video Lean Six Sigma Explained - Animation (Links to an external site.). Discuss the purpose and applications of Six Sigma. Compare Six Sigma with lean manufacturing by completing the following:

• What are the similarities and differences?
• Can these processes be used together to form a single business philosophy?
• What were W. Edwards Deming’s theoretical contributions to the development of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, and how could these principles be deployed in your place of employment?
• Analyze quality management practices in your organization and the impact on its organizational effectiveness.