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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.


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors suggest that improvement is most effective when a holistic view is used which address improvement in all organizations processes using a successfull excellence model such as Lean Six Sigma, which is not only key to survive in a global market, but also provides the necessary resources which are redirected to business development.
Abstract: Business environment , being in a constant change , needs a quick adaptation to global market requirements. Applying Lean Six Sigma is not only key to survive in a global market, but also provides the necessary resources which are redirected to business development. It is found that organizations have many different approaches regarding improvement but they all share the same goal which is to increase theirs customer satisfaction. The findings suggest that improvement is most effective when a holistic view is used which address improvement in all organizations processes using a successfull excellence model such as Lean Six Sigma. Key words: quality, continuous improvement, business transformation, process improvement, performance measures. JEL Classification: M16, M21

5 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, an optimising red bag waste management program by using Lean Six-Sigma methodology in a Toledo area hospital, essentially increasing value by decreasing defects and managing disposal frequency.
Abstract: This work encompasses optimising red bag waste management program by using Lean Six-Sigma methodology in a Toledo area hospital, essentially increasing value by decreasing defects and managing disposal frequency. The author conducted full process analysis of red bag waste management including the human factor, economic, environmental, assessments of entire process by implementing Lean Six Sigma approach. However numbers of papers have applied Lean Six Sigma method to improve quality factors in healthcare, no single publication has considered all areas that are covered in this study. The data illustrates proper disposal can minimise waste by 55% which would lead to a reduction of environmental impact and a cost savings for the healthcare facility.

5 citations

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09 Jul 2019
TL;DR: This study seeks to explore and compare the experiences of various organizations from various industries undertaking DMAIC activities within their organization in order to sustain the performance and maximize their value.
Abstract: Lean Six Sigma is like twins to continuous improvement project which can be managed by using DMAIC methodology. DMAIC methodologies consist of several tools and techniques, and these tools differ for different industries. Thus, this study seeks to explore and compare the experiences of various organizations from various industries undertaking DMAIC activities within their organization in order to sustain the performance and maximize their value. This paper provides an overview of each tool and techniques used in DMAIC stage.

5 citations

30 Apr 2007
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe Lean Six Sigma (LSS) as a strategically important and proven logistics initiative for both reduced life cycle costs and improved readiness in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Abstract: : In general, during the life cycle of a weapon system, a significantly larger amount of money gets spent on operating and maintaining the system than on acquiring it. Hence, efficient logistics systems, including transportation, inventory management, modifications, and maintenance activities, are critically important for containing the life cycle costs of weapon systems and for maintaining the highest level of military readiness given the extant fiscal constraints. This paper describes Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a strategically important and proven logistics initiative for both reduced life cycle costs and improved readiness. With aging weapon systems, the U.S. Department of Defense is facing ever-increasing military expenses to maintain military readiness. Hence, the Department of Defense is keenly interested in implementing Lean Six Sigma in all the services. The authors begin this paper by providing an overview of military logistics and discussing the critical concepts of readiness and cycle-time. Thereafter, they present an overview of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Lean production and Six Sigma, and describe the experience of implementing Lean Six Sigma in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The paper ends with a discussion of the managerial guidelines for successfully implementing Lean Six Sigma. The paper includes 54 briefing charts that summarize the presentation.

5 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
20241
2023109
2022205
2021183
2020187
2019190