International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 9 Issue 3

Prioritising solutions for Lean Six Sigma adoption barriers through fuzzy AHP-modified TOPSIS framework

Gunjan Yadav, Dinesh Seth, Tushar N. Desai

This paper aims to guide about prioritisation and ranking of the solutions and overcoming barriers to facilitate the adoption of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) by using a hybrid framework.

Teaching lean manufacturing at a postgraduate level: Integrating traditional teaching methods and problem-based learning approach

Guilherme Tortorella, Paulo A. Cauchick-Miguel

This study aims at integrating two teaching approaches to enhance Lean manufacturing (LM) learning at a graduate course level and verify its effectiveness through comparing…

Where to direct research in lean six sigma?: Bibliometric analysis, scientific gaps and trends on literature

Fabio Francisco da Silva, Lukas Daniel Filser, Fernando Juliani, Otávio José de Oliveira

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a continuous improvement methodology used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Although there are several articles published, only…

Impact of quality management practices on change readiness due to new quality implementations

Meryem Uluskan, John K. McCreery, Lori Rothenberg

Implementing new quality initiatives in organizations is challenging, as it requires managers and employees to adjust to new processes, methodologies and even mindsets. The…

Lean production practices and bundles: a comparative analysis

Saumyaranjan Sahoo, Sudhir Yadav

Total productive maintenance and total quality management are two lean manufacturing initiatives that are used by manufacturing plant managers to improve operations capabilities…

Revealing research trends and themes in Lean Six Sigma: from 2000 to 2016

Shruti J. Raval, Ravi Kant, Ravi Shankar

The purpose of this paper is to examine and introduce comprehensive insights into the field of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) by reviewing the existing literature and identifying the…

An exploration of the extent of Lean Six Sigma implementation in the West of Ireland

Richard Iyede, Enda Francis Fallon, Pat Donnellan

The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation within manufacturing companies in the West of Ireland. It examines the key success and…