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.

Continuous improvement and value stream analysis through the lean DMAIC Six Sigma approach: a manufacturing case study from Ohio, USA

Abstract: This study proposes the DMAIC Six Sigma approach with an emphasis on value stream analysis to reduce costs and increase capacity for a local manufacturing company in Northwest Ohio, USA. The DMAIC approach and case study demonstrated a broad application and how an organisation can significantly reduce costs, in this case, by nearly $660,000 per year. The paper identifies each stage of the DMAIC cycle and the Six Sigma tools that were applied, including a rigorous value mapping technique. This paper develops a framework that can be used as a template for cost reduction and capacity enhancement training.

Use Lean Accounting to Add Value to the Organization

Abstract: Companies pursuing Lean or Lean Six Sigma need changes in management, from their organizational structures to performance measurement. Management accountants must also change their accounting systems to support the new approaches to decision making and performance measurement; they can then use Lean Accounting to add value to their organizations. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Stakeholder analysis for Lean Six Sigma project management

Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to illustrate the usefulness of stakeholder analysis for managing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects effectively. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on an LSS case study that was initiated in a New Zealand public sector organisation. Findings A ten-step stakeholder analysis framework was applied to a public sector organisation in New Zealand. This analysis identified the stakeholders and their stakes, analysed the efficiency of their stakeholder management processes and evaluated the effectiveness of transactions between the stakeholders and the LSS project management. It also captured the changing salience of stakeholders during an LSS project. Practical implications The stakeholder analysis framework illustrated in this paper provides a practical toolset for managers involved in LSS projects. Originality/value Although some LSS experts have conducted a preliminary stakeholder analysis, the LSS literature lacks concrete examples of a thorough stakeholder analysis. This study tries to address this research gap by illustrating a stakeholder analysis framework for a New Zealand-based LSS project.

How do organizations implement an effective LSS initiative? A qualitative study

Abstract: Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is one of the most popular and widely used business improvement methodologies. However, many organizations discontinue LSS despite a plethora of studies on the critical success factors. The purpose of this study is to answer the research question how do organizations implement an effective LSS initiative?,Qualitative study is conducted on managers working in companies using LSS for a long time. The data were analysed using Colaizzi method.,Twelve factors were identified which were responsible for the effective implementation of LSS. They are financial performance, organization-wide LSS culture, organization-wide innovation culture, continuous training and retraining of employees on LSS, continuous top management support, linking LSS to business strategy, linking LSS to the customer, project selection strategy, communication, recognition and compensation systems, social benefits and green benefits.,This is the first study to investigate the effective implementation of LSS initiative in the organization.