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 for Manufacturing and Service Industries

Abstract: Buku ini merupakan suatu konsep menyeluruh tentang sistem bisnis yang belum lama ini dikembangkan di Amerika Serikat. Lean berakar dari konsep sistem manajemen Toyota yang dikembangkan dan diperluas, sedangkan six sigma berakar dari konsep sistem manajemen Motorola.

Application of Lean Six Sigma methodology in the registration process of a hospital

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the scope of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) strategy and to explore its successful deployment in the Indian healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach – The research reported in this paper is based on a case study carried out using the LSS DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Control) approach and its application in improving the registration process in the Health Information Department (HID) of a Medical College hospital in India. Findings – The study describes improvements in the HID through the power of LSS. Cycle time of the process was reduced from three to 1.5 minutes and the SD was reduced to 21.2 from 61 seconds. The project has shown a 94 per cent reduction in patients’ average waiting time. The study also reported a 91 per cent reduction in queue length and 48 per cent reduction in percentage of scheduled utilization of staff for the process. Research limitations/implications – The paper is based on a single case study executed in a hospital and hence there is ...

The lean Six Sigma pocket toolbook : a quick reference guide to nearly 100 tools for improving process quality, speed, and complexity

Abstract: Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma - what they are, how they work, and which to use. The "Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook" is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides: analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies - from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts; Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy; sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips. "Lean Six Sigma" is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With "The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook", you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success - one tool at a time.

Lean Six Sigma: yesterday, today and tomorrow

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and perspectives of three practitioners from two continents on the subject of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) from both academic and industrial viewpoints. The authors of the paper have each been working on the topic of LSS over the past 15 years and have contributed over 150 journal and conference papers to the topics of lean and Six Sigma. Design/methodology/approach The approach is to synthesize the practical experiences and research conducted by three authorities on the topic of LSS. In addition, relevant secondary data have also been used in the sections where and when appropriate. Findings The authors initially present the history of LSS emphasizing the importance of integration of the two most effective process excellence methodologies over the past 30 years. The authors also report the current trends of LSS in organizations as well as the emerging future trends. They argue that LSS will continue to grow and evolve across the globe for several years. Practical implications The paper is intended to be equally useful to both academics and practitioners who are interested on the topic of LSS. From a pure practical standpoint, the paper provides an overview of the past, present and future trends of LSS as a powerful business strategy and problem-solving methodology for all industrial sectors, irrespective of their size and nature. The documentation of the history and recent developments in LSS should be useful to researchers in academia. Originality/value In authors’ best knowledge, there are no recent journal articles which cover all the three of these aspects; the past, the present and the future of LSS. This paper presents the above three aspects in a unique manner and addresses the gap between the current state and future directions of LSS.