International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 4 Issue 3

Modelling lean and green: a review from business models

Susana Duarte, V. Cruz‐Machado

The purpose of this paper is to examine how different business models, embodied in awards, standards and frameworks, can contribute to modelling a lean and green approach for an…

Lean six sigma at a material recovery facility: a case study

Matthew Franchetti, Pukhraj Barnala

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the lean six sigma implementation process and its quantified benefits for the recycling industry. Specifically, the goals of the project…

A Six Sigma based risk management framework for handling undesired effects associated with delays in project completion

Muhammad Usman Tariq

The purpose of this paper is to develop a risk management framework, combined with Six Sigma tool and techniques, to help handle the undesired effects that can occur during the…

Lean readiness level within Kuwaiti manufacturing industries

Mohamad AL‐Najem, Hom Dhakal, Ashraf Labib, Nick Bennett

The purpose of this paper is to develop a measurement framework to evaluate the lean readiness level (LRL) and lean systems (LS) within Kuwaiti small and medium‐sized…

A case of implementing SPC in a pulp mill

Jukka Rantamäki, Eeva‐Liisa Tiainen, Tuomo Kässi

A control chart is a widely used Six Sigma DMAIC process measure and control phase tool. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the body of knowledge on applying…

The causes of never events in hospitals

Howard Gitlow, Qun “Amy” Zuo, Steven G. Ullmann, David Zambrana, Rafael E. Campo, David Lubarsky, David J. Birnbach

The purpose of this paper is to posit that it is possible to identify contributing factors for “never events,” preventable adverse events in the healthcare setting, and to develop…