IGW India certifies 20 new Lean Six Sigma Green Belts

We’re proud to announce that 20 team members at IGW India have earned their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. This is a significant step forward in our ongoing focus on building smarter systems, improving quality, and developing skilled, future-ready talent.

With this certification, these employees are now equipped to lead improvement projects across the organization. This makes processes more efficient, more consistent, and more customer-focused.

But what exactly is Lean Six Sigma, and why does it matter?

What is Lean Six Sigma?

Lean Six Sigma is a widely adopted method used by companies around the world to improve how work gets done. It combines two proven approaches:

• Lean is all about removing unnecessary steps, cutting down delays, and streamlining workflows.
• Six Sigma focuses on reducing errors, improving quality, and using data to guide decisions.

Together, they offer a structured way to solve problems and create lasting improvements in everything from manufacturing and logistics to customer service and product development.

Why is Lean Six Sigma relevant for modern companies?

In competitive industries (whether it’s manufacturing, healthcare, IT, or finance), delays, inefficiencies, and errors can quickly pile up and impact performance. Lean Six Sigma helps organizations take a step back and look at how things are working (or not working), then apply a clear, data-driven method to improve them.

The result? Better quality, faster delivery, happier customers, and more efficient use of time and resources.

Lean Six Sigma at IGW

We manufacture precision gear systems used in critical applications across transportation, energy, and industry. That means every detail matters; from the accuracy of a gear tooth to the timing of a delivery.

By embedding Lean Six Sigma principles into our daily work, we’re able to:

• Spot and eliminate inefficiencies before they grow into bigger issues
• Standardize best practices across teams and shifts
• Improve product quality and reduce scrap
• Speed up lead times without cutting corners
• Build a stronger, more agile organization

It’s not just about fixing problems when they happen. It’s about building systems that prevent them from happening in the first place.

Is Lean Six Sigma better than other methods?

What sets Lean Six Sigma apart is its blend of logic and practicality. While many improvement methods rely on broad strategies or one-size-fits-all solutions, Lean Six Sigma gives teams concrete tools to analyze what's really happening, find the root causes of problems, and implement solutions that stick.

It also creates a common language across departments. Whether someone works in engineering, operations, or customer support; Lean Six Sigma provides a shared structure for problem-solving based on data, not guesswork.

Is it difficult to earn a green belt?

Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt isn’t something you do in a weekend. It requires focused training in key concepts like process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical thinking. It also involves completing a real-world project that shows the candidate can turn theory into action.

That’s why Green Belt certification is widely respected. It reflects not just knowledge, but the ability to improve real systems in meaningful ways.

What does this mean for IGW India?

We see this certification as more than a personal achievement. It’s an investment in how we work as a team. Our newly certified Green Belts will now take the lead on identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and helping us deliver better results for customers and colleagues alike.

Congratulations to the 20 team members who’ve stepped into this new role. We’re excited to see where your skills take us next.