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Lean Six Sigma in developing countries: evidence from a large Brazilian manufacturing firm
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TLDR
In this paper, a case-based study of a large manufacturing company in a developing country was conducted to investigate the impact of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) practices on the implementation of a manufacturing company.Abstract:
Purpose
Although the literature on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation has evolved, a deeper understanding of the LSS practices applied in organisations in developing countries is needed. This paper aims to analyse LSS in a manufacturing company in the context of LSS implementation in an emerging economy.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses case-based research. Data collected in a large manufacturing company through multiple sources of evidence were triangulated to derive the findings. This paper analyses aspects related to the implementation of both programmes and their synergy, as well as some critical and failure factors.
Findings
The main results show that Lean and Six Sigma are applied separately in two different programmes. Some aspects that are necessary to increase the integration of both approaches were identified while considering each phase of the DMAIC and the current approach applied by the company. Although some positive results have been achieved, there are many critical and failure factors that may influence the implementation of both approaches, such as employee training and changes in the organisational environment. Finally, the comprehensive integration of both approaches needs to be undertaken by the company.
Research limitations/implications
The findings from this single case study cannot be generalised.
Practical implications
This paper may be used as a guiding reference for managers and consultants to help them when working towards more successful LSS implementation.
Originality/value
First, this paper investigates LSS in a manufacturing firm located in a developing country; this issue is still seldom addressed in the literature. Second, it may contribute to practitioners’ knowledge by delivering insights into a real context, as well as the relevant issues to be addressed when implementing LSS in similar contexts.read more
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Case Study Research: Design and Methods
TL;DR: In this article, buku ini mencakup lebih dari 50 studi kasus, memberikan perhatian untuk analisis kuantitatif, membahas lebah lengkap penggunaan desain metode campuran penelitian, and termasuk wawasan metodologi baru.
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Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research
TL;DR: The authors examines five common misunderstandings about case-study research and concludes with the Kuhnian insight that a scientific discipline without a large number of thoroughly executed case studies is a discipline without systematic production of exemplars.
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Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research
TL;DR: The authors examines five common misunderstandings about case-study research: theoretical knowledge is more valuable than practical knowledge, one cannot generalize from a single case, therefore, the single-case study cannot contribute to scientific development, the case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building, case study contains a bias toward verification, and it is often difficult to summarize specific case studies.
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Case research in operations management
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of case study research in operations management for theory development and testing is reviewed and guidelines and a roadmap for operations management researchers wishing to design, develop and conduct case-based research are provided.
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Better Stories, Not Better Constructs, To Generate Better Theory: A Rejoinder to Eisenhardt
W. Gibb Dyer,Alan L. Wilkins +1 more
TL;DR: By not conducting the in-depth research applied in a traditional case study the author is depriving the research of the insight one receives from that depth of study, the authors assert.