Hilda C. Martínez León

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present results from a systematic review of the LPD literature over the past 21 years and identify trends and themes in the current research, areas for future research, and implications for practicing engineering managers.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify and analyze the interrelationships between lean and sustainability and their impact on performance from the operational, financial, societal, and environmental viewpoints, and identify a set of building blocks for developing a lean-for-sustainability integration framework with the intention of promoting the discussion on how companies can embed sustainability into their operations.

TL;DR: This paper presents a methodology that engineering managers can use to identify process architectures which may provide more effectively structured iterations and shows significant potential to improve the management of PD projects with uncertain iterations by supporting systematic loop pattern explorations and front-loading.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an analytical framework for effective management of projects with uncertain iterations, based on the combination of two complementary techniques, one focused on improving iterative process architectures, the Design Structure Matrix, and one focusing on predicting project performance, the Graphical Evaluation Review Technique; and the introduction of an activity set-based criticality measure.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a systematic approach to articulate Six Sigma tools based on team learning, in order to facilitate tool selection and alignment, team collaboration, solution ownership, and overall solution quality and sustainability.