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The development of a lean resource mapping framework: introducing an 8th waste
Paul M. Gibbons, Colin Kennedy, Stuart C. Burgess, Patrick GodfreyThe purpose of this paper is to develop a useful framework for identifying a new lean waste classified as polarization. Complementing the extant lean conceptual framework, the…
Six Sigma in a low volume and complex environment
Denyse Julien, Phil HolmshawThe purpose of this paper is to understand how the full potential of the global phenomenon “Six Sigma” can be realised in low volume, high complex manufacturing.
Design for Six Sigma and lean product development
Ida Gremyr, Jean‐Baptiste FouquetSix Sigma and lean production are established concepts in industry and academia. Both have given rise to associated concepts that have been applied in product development: Design…
Improving marketing process using Six Sigma techniques (case of Saman Bank)
Ebrahim Oliya, Mohammad Saleh Owlia, Zohreh Dehdashti Shahrokh, Laya OlfatThe purpose of this paper is to highlight the significance of improvement of marketing process using Six Sigma methodology, in the context of a banking environment.
Innovative lean: work practices and product and process improvements
Jannis Angelis, Bruno FernandesInnovation is a key source of competitiveness in the knowledge economy, and continuous improvement (CI) is a key element of such corporate pursuit. The purpose of this paper is to…
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2040-4166Online date, start – end:
2010Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Prof. Jiju Antony