International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 11 Issue 4

Modelling of readiness factors for the implementation of Lean Six Sigma in healthcare organizations

V. Vaishnavi, M. Suresh

This paper aims to identify, analyze and categorize the major readiness factors for implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in health-care organizations using total interpretive…

Group development model and Lean Six Sigma project team outcomes

Jamie L. Guttenberg

The purpose of this study is to examine if there is a difference between service-sector Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project teams that progress through Tuckman’s group development model…

Improving the resolution time performance of an application support process using Six Sigma methodology

Boby John, Rajeshwar S. Kadadevaramath

This paper is a case study on the successful application of Six Sigma methodology in the information technology industry. The purpose of this paper is to improve the resolution…

Development of structural equation model for Lean Six Sigma system incorporated with sustainability considerations

Ben Ruben R., S. Vinodh, Asokan P.

The study aims to describe the development of a structural measurement model using structural equation modeling technique to validate the association that exists between Lean Six…

Green implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects in the manufacturing sector

Alireza Shokri, Gendao Li

Historically, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation has demonstrated a great deal of enhancement to process efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. The emerging market…

Digitalizing supply chains potential benefits and impact on lean operations

Abubaker Haddud, Anshuman Khare

New technological trends continue to emerge, and businesses adopt them in different capacity in a pursuit of improving current ways of doing things and to gain competitive…

Design for six sigma integrated product development reference model through systematic review

Marta Gomes Francisco, Osiris Canciglieri Junior, Ângelo Márcio Oliveira Sant’Anna

This paper aims to present a systematic review of design for six sigma (DFSS) methods applicable to the product development process (PDP) of durables goods and identify a research…

A comprehensive study of manifests in lean manufacturing implementation and framing an administering model

Protik Basu, Pranab K. Dan

The purpose of this study is to review and conceptualize a holistic framework for lean manufacturing (LM) implementation, enabling the manufacturing industries to administer the…