Changing the operation of a business to reduce waste, increase profitability, and gain efficiency is the goal of a new service being offered to PolymerOhio Network members. This kind of dramatic change is the result of Lean Six Sigma strategies that have a proven track record for enabling business improvement in four months. Through Lean Six Sigma management coaching, quality management systems consulting, and supplier development counseling, a very diverse group of companies has implemented Lean Six Sigma to improve the bottom line. In the majority of cases, Lean Six Sigma strategy consultants can complete strategic projects quicker and cheaper than a company’s internal resources, which are usually too busy working on tactical or day-to-day activities to realize long-term improvement critical to their customers or gaining new market share. As companies succeed in reducing waste, they reduce variation and generally improve their processes.