Origin of the name Leanne: Modern name combining the names Lee (dweller by the wood or clearing) and Anne (gracious, full of grace). Alternatively, it is a variant spelling of Lianne (sun). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Integrating lean and Six Sigma. Lean and Six Sigma have the same general purpose of providing the customer with the best possible quality, cost, delivery, and a newer attribute, nimbleness. There is a great deal of overlap, and disciples of both disagree as to which techniques belong where.
Lean Six Sigma is the primary process improvement methodology used here at Cooper University Health Care. At Cooper, we apply Lean Six Sigma to improve all areas of operations. This balanced improvement approach strives to improve our key pillars of Quality, Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Cost.