International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 6 Issue 4

Combining Lean and Six Sigma in the context of Systems Engineering design

TR Sreeram, Asokan Thondiyath

The purpose of this paper is to present a combined framework for system design using Six Sigma and Lean concepts. Systems Engineering has evolved independently and there are…

Lean Six Sigma project selection using hybrid approach based on fuzzy DEMATEL–ANP–TOPSIS

S Vinodh, Vikas Swarnakar

The purpose of this paper is to select the optimal Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project using hybrid fuzzy-based Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach for an automotive component…

Critical success factors of Lean Six Sigma deployment: a current review

Fairul Anwar Abu Bakar, Khairanum Subari, Mohd Amran Mohd Daril

The purpose of this paper is to review and gather the latest critical success factors (CSF) of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) deployment and implementation into a comprehensive list of…

Lean initiative practice for supplier developments in Philippines

Song-Kyoo Kim

The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate how Toyota deploys Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) for their automotive parts’ suppliers in Philippines based on…

Assessing the application of Kaizen principles in Indian small-scale industry

Amit Kumar Arya, Suraj Choudhary

This study aims to represent Kaizen implementation in a machine vice manufacturing company. Kaizen has shown tremendous impacts on the production techniques and lead times. A…