= Improve quality (bug-free) of the IT product/service.
= Reduce quality defects (scrap/rework) in manufacturing processes.
= Reduce manufacturing cycle time (time of order to delivery)
= Improve employee efficiency (productivity)
= Reduce finished goods inventory levels
= Improve customer service performance and satisfaction scores
= Improvement of average productivity
= Reduce cost of manufacturing & assembly (supplier component costs)
= Reduce maintenance costs (better processes)
= Reduce warranty costs for products.
= Reduce the cost of non quality.
= Reduce non-value added activities (manufacturing steps)
= Improve equipment utilization (improve throughput)
= Reduce work-in-process inventories between processes
= Improve inspection procedures (sampling techniques)
= Reduce time to meet customer requirements
= Reduce time to develop new products.
= Improve workplace organization