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The integration of Six Sigma and lean management
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In this paper, the authors proposed a new lean Six Sigma (LSS) approach and provided a detailed description of its phases, and also presented the views on the integration benefits as well as on how Six Sigma compares to lean.Abstract:
Purpose – Lean and Six Sigma are the two most important continuous improvement (CI) methodologies for achieving operational and service excellence in any organization. The purpose of this paper is to explain how lean compares to the Six Sigma and outline the benefits for integrating them. Also, this paper discusses the existing models that describe how Six Sigma and lean fit together. A new detailed description for integrating Six Sigma and lean is developed to provide an improved approach for CI.Design/methodology/approach – The following research included proposals and discussion, which were mainly based on the authors' own findings and experience, in addition to a literature‐based review of some of the most common and traditional lean and Six Sigma models.Findings – The paper proposes a new lean Six Sigma (LSS) approach and provides a detailed description of its phases. The paper also presents the views on the integration benefits as well as on how Six Sigma compares to lean. Six Sigma and lean are rel...read more
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Critical failure factors of Lean Six Sigma: a systematic literature review
TL;DR: In this article, a systematic literature review of 56 papers that were published on Lean, Six Sigma and LSS in well-known academic databases from 1995 to 2013 was conducted to explore the critical failure factors for LSS.
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The integration of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and sustainability: A literature review and future research directions for developing a specific model
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review and an analysis of the literature concerning a possible model for integrating three management systems: lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and sustainability, and identify new opportunities and challenges that should be addressed by future studies.
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A systematic review of Lean Six Sigma for the manufacturing industry
TL;DR: The most common themes within Lean Six Sigma in the manufacturing sector are explored, and any gaps in those themes that may be preventing users from getting the most benefit from their LSS strategy are identified.
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Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma: an analysis based on operations strategy
Everton Drohomeretski,Sergio E. Gouvea da Costa,Edson Pinheiro de Lima,Paula Andrea da Rosa Garbuio +3 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a theoretical conceptual model was developed based on a review of the literature, followed by a exploratory research questions applied to manufacturing companies that use the lean, Six Sigma or LSS manufacturing models in southern Brazil.
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Green lean and the need for six sigma.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors critically review the green lean approach and highlight its limitations; examine the compatibility of the green, lean and Six Sigma concepts; and propose Six Sigma, and specially its problem-solving methodology DMAIC, as an approach to help enhancing the effectiveness of green lean initiatives.
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