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Maneesh Kumar
Researcher at Cardiff University
Publications - 119
Citations - 4973
Maneesh Kumar is an academic researcher from Cardiff University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Six Sigma & Lean manufacturing. The author has an hindex of 31, co-authored 101 publications receiving 4067 citations. Previous affiliations of Maneesh Kumar include London Business School & Edinburgh Napier University.
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Implementing the Lean Sigma framework in an Indian SME: a case study
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a Lean-Sigma framework to reduce the defect occurring in the final product (automobile accessories) manufactured by a die-casting process, which integrates Lean tools (current state map, 5S system, and total productive maintenance) within Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to enhance the bottom-line results and win customer loyalty.
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Six sigma in small‐ and medium‐sized UK manufacturing enterprises: Some empirical observations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an extensive literature review based on the experiences of both academics and practitioners on six sigma within an SME environment, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses associated with SMEs, followed by the results of a six sigm survey in UK manufacturing SMEs.
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Six sigma in service organisations: Benefits, challenges and difficulties, common myths, empirical observations and success factors
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the literature on six sigma as applied to the service industry, followed by a presentation of the key findings obtained from a pilot survey carried out in UK service organisations.
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Lean Six Sigma for higher education institutions (HEIs): Challenges, barriers, success factors, tools/techniques
TL;DR: Whether Lean Six Sigma (LSS) can be a powerful business improvement methodology for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of higher education institutions (HEIs) is critically evaluated and the myth that LSS is confined to manufacturing is removed.
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Determinants and barriers to Lean implementation in food processing SMEs- a multiple case analysis
TL;DR: This paper explored contextual or determining factors and their impacts on lean manufacturing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in food-processing industries and adopted a multiple-case-study research approach to get an in-depth insight into the real situation at the work floor.