Matthew Pepper

TL;DR: In this paper, the integration of lean principles with Six Sigma methodology as a coherent approach to continuous improvement is examined, and a conceptual model for their successful integration is provided. But, although research has been undertaken on the implementation of lean within various industries, the many tools and techniques that form the “tool box”, and its integration with six Sigma (mainly through case studies and action research), there has been little written on the journey towards integration of the two approaches.

TL;DR: In this paper, the focus has shifted towards the choices enacted to combat the negative effects of disruptions and uncertainty in supply chain literature, and attention has focused on the choices made to combat these negative effects.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluate the SC uncertainty circle model for its potential to yield direct performance comparisons even when the benchmarked organisations are located in different business sectors and economic settings, and demonstrate how highly effective, potentially transferable best practices can be reliably identified when systems thinking is allied to a context-free uncertainty metric.

TL;DR: In this paper, the use of a Sustainability Balanced Scorecard (SBSC) as a contributing factor in the process of organisational legitimacy assessment is discussed, which is supported by the application of content analysis to identify and examine the disclosed sustainability indicators of a major Australian financial institution (Westpac).

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of literature that considers the use of quality frameworks in higher education (HE). Quality frameworks provide a minimum standard of teaching and learning of students.