JFET_V6_N1_RP7 Tom Page Journal on Future Engineering and Technology 2230 – 7184 6 1 51 64 Lean, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Framework Understanding the full potential of manufacturing can change it into a function that takes a proactive role in shaping the business strategy and provide the organization with a sustainable competitive advantage. The importance of using the framework methodology to develop effective manufacturing systems through combining tools, techniques and flexibility to change is stressed by researchers. This paper presents a new framework, LSSF model, for applying the lean six sigma methodology in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The framework is based on lean six sigma principles of low cost waste, high speed and high quality. A systems approach is used with the concept of customer-supplier relationship applied both internally and externally. August - October 2010 Copyright © 2010 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1298