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The AMSE Lean Six Sigma governance model

Gabriele Arcidiacono (Innovation and Information Engineering Department, Marconi University, Rome, Italy)
Nico Costantino (Leanprove, Florence, Italy)
Kai Yang (Leanprove, Florence, Italy, and Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA)

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

ISSN: 2040-4166

Article publication date: 1 August 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

The sustainability of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program represents the most challenging aspect for most of the organizations dealing with this methodology. In this scenario, the purpose of this paper is the description of the AMSE (which stands for Assessment, Monitoring, Sustainability, Expansion) Model, that represents a leading-edge approach to implement an effective LSS deployment on a permanent basis, by means of a structured roadmap.

Design/methodology/approach

The AMSE roadmap is made of four operating phases – Assessment, Monitoring, Sustainability, Expansion – it is a Model to govern the LSS deployment and to maximize both operative and economical results on a long-term basis.

Findings

One of the main problems of LSS programs is their sustainability (sustainability of projects and the overall program) over time; the AMSE Model allows the deployment of an LSS Governance Structure with a clear definition of tasks; this model can be effectively applied both to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and global companies, regardless of the sector.

Practical implications

Both SMEs and global corporations could benefit from applying the AMSE in terms of operational efficiency, culture improvement and people engagement.

Originality/value

The AMSE Model represents an innovative approach for sustaining a continuous improvement culture in the organizations over time, by defining four steps (Assessment, Monitoring, Sustainability, Expansion), divided into detailed tasks, each of which is characterized by its own specific tools.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge Rocco Imperatore, Luca Bucciarelli, Luca Gentile and the overall Leanprove team for their valuable insights and data that stimulated this work. The authors are also very grateful for the valuable suggestions made by CEOs of the global corporations and SMEs involved in the development of the model presented in this publication.

Citation

Arcidiacono, G., Costantino, N. and Yang, K. (2016), "The AMSE Lean Six Sigma governance model", International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 233-266. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-06-2015-0026

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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