Kleber F. Barcia has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, has a Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, USA, a Diploma in Six Sigma, and is a Mechanical Engineer for ESPOL. He works with companies in the research and development of methodologies, philosophies, and techniques to implement integral concepts of manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing principles, and industrial production throughout the company's value chain. Among his research topics are: · Modeling for the optimization of production plans, supply and product control. · Process improvement using lean production techniques and Six Sigma. · Relationship between lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industry sustainability.