Lean Six Sigma

About: Lean Six Sigma is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1919 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29142 citations.

Lean Six Sigma Approaches in Manufacturing, Services, and Production

Abstract: Edem G. Tetteh is Dean of Academic Affairs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser, WV. Dr. Tetteh previously served at Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to that position, he was an Assistant Professor at Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, and taught undergraduate and graduate classes in Industrial and Logistics Technology. Dr. Tetteh’s academic credentials include a BS in Manufacturing Systems at NC A&T State University, an MS in Industrial Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University, and a PhD in Industrial Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He also holds professional certifications as a Senior Technology Manager (CSTM), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt continuous improvement trainer, and Certified Waste Manager. Dr. Tetteh has authored a book titled Engineering Approach to Work Design: Issues for the Obese Workers and an edited book in 2012 titled Customer-Oriented Global Supply Chains: Concepts for Effective Management. He also has several publications in the area of Ergonomics and Human Factors and Logistic and Supply Chain. Released: November 2014 An Excellent Addition to Your Library!

A Directed Content Analysis of Viewpoints on the Changing Patterns of Lean Six Sigma Research

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper, builds on previous studies that explored the research patterns over 15 years, is to consider the current status of the integration of Lean and Six Sigma. More specifically, this research addresses whether Lean and Six Sigma are stronger together and explores the reasons why Lean researchers and practitioners may be less likely to integrate Six Sigma in their work. Design/methodology/approach The research utilises a survey of 25 established and respected academics and practitioners from 16 countries. The questionnaire is analysed using a direct content approach and coded in NVivo. Findings The findings suggest that challenges may lie in the perception and understanding of statistics as well as short-term rather than long-term focus on improvement. The findings also suggest that academics and practitioners believe that Lean Six Sigma has developed over time and will continue to develop and improve as a methodology rather than being replaced with a new methodology. Research limitations/implications The survey has a sample size of 25, albeit all respondents are established and very experienced practitioners and academics. Practical implications For organisations that are introducing or refreshing their continuous improvement initiatives, this research identifies some of the challenges and provides the opportunity to address them to maximise the opportunities for success and sustainability. Originality/value The value of this paper is that it further addresses the debate over the integration of Lean and Six Sigma for many organisations which still employ Lean alone, but beyond this it explores how they will continue to develop and whether they are a permanent edition to the quality management landscape or a transition to something else.

Practical Support for Lean Six Sigma Software Process Definition Using IEEE Software Engineering Standards

Abstract: Discusses Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing - What is Lean Six Sigma? Includes document templates that can be tailored and used in a wide variety of software development projects Covers the integration of these templates for their entire product development life cycle Provides detailed documentation guidance: detailed organizational policy descriptions; artifacts required in support of assessment; organizational delineation of process documentation

Analyzing the Lean Six Sigma enabled organizational performance to enhance operational efficiency

Abstract: The aim of this analysis is to review the Indian manufacturing organizations practicing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools/techniques with an objective of monitoring the performance of an organization and to develop recommendation for strategies to benchmark organizational operational efficiency,This study offers insights of the LSS performance measurement aspects of the Indian manufacturing organizations based on Data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach The five inputs and two outputs are considered on the basis of literature review and discussed with the practitioners,In this analysis, the relative efficiency score of 18 Indian manufacturing organizations has been determined in order to assist evaluation of the impact of monetary investment on the outputs The present analysis not only investigates the optimum level of input variables but also lays down a significant observation that an organization having higher profit and inventory turnover ratio is not necessarily an efficient organization,The results assist to determine the best practice units, potential source of inefficiency and deliver beneficial data for the consistent enhancement of the operational efficiency The DEA results assist managers and decision makers to derive appropriate strategies to enhance their performance with reference to the efficient organization and to regard it as their role model,This analysis renders a DEA based framework of LSS practicing Indian manufacturing organizations The framework is unique in terms of its input-outputs variable selection and measurement procedure