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.
Introduction to Lean Sigma. Learn how Lean Sigma can be used to make health care delivery more efficient while improving quality of care and patient safety. For more than a decade, our Lean Sigma team has helped health care professionals to create data-driven solutions for waste and defects in care delivery. We were among the first organizations to adapt Lean and Six Sigma methods from manufacturing into a curriculum tailored for the health care world.