Integration of Industry 4.0 technologies into Lean Six Sigma DMAIC: A systematic review

T Pongboonchai-Empl, J Antony… - … Planning & Control, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This review examines which Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) technologies are suitable for improving Lean
Six Sigma (LSS) tasks and the benefits of integrating these technologies into improvement …

Industry 4.0 implementation and Triple Bottom Line sustainability: An empirical study on small and medium manufacturing firms

S Jayashree, MNH Reza, CAN Malarvizhi… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Background The current level of industrialization has generated many challenges
worldwide, including ecological hazards, climate change, and the overuse of non-renewable …

Why do process improvement projects fail in organizations? A review and future research agenda

M Bader, J Antony, R Jayaraman… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the critical failure factors (CFFs) linked to
various types of process improvement (PI) projects such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Lean …

Strategies for successful deployment and sustainment of Lean Six Sigma in healthcare sector in India: a multi-level perspective

S Bhat, EV Gijo, J Antony, J Cross - The TQM Journal, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to present Lean Six Sigma (LSS) deployment and sustainment
strategies for the healthcare sector from a multi-level perspective. The objective is to present …

Evaluating critical failure factors for implementing sustainable lean six sigma framework in manufacturing organization: A case experience

V Swarnakar, AK Tiwari, AR Singh - International Journal of Lean Six …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify, evaluate and develop a structured model to
measure the interrelation between critical failure factors (CFFs) that affects the …

Defect reduction using DMAIC and Lean Six Sigma: a case study in a manufacturing car parts supplier

GCP Condé, PC Oprime, ML Pimenta… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Competitive pressures force companies to seek solutions to eliminate wastes while
improving product quality. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been considered one of the most …

Empirical investigation of lean six sigma enablers and barriers in Indian MSMEs by using multi-criteria decision making approach

M Singh, R Rathi - Engineering Management Journal, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is an inclusive approach based on the concept of waste and
variation reduction to achieve quality and sustainability. The successful adoption of any …

Assessment of readiness level for implementing lean six sigma in healthcare organization using fuzzy logic approach

V Vaishnavi, M Suresh - International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a widely accepted business improvement methodology in
healthcare, which aims to improve operations and quality and reduce cost, medical errors …

Impact of technical and social lean practices on SMEs' performance in automobile industry: a structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis

V Arumugam, G Kannabiran… - Total Quality Management …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The successful utilisation of organisational resources and adopting the best practices are
essential to attain the level of excellence in all process. Prior studies revealed that several …

A global study into the reasons for lean six sigma project failures: Key findings and directions for further research

J Antony, FL Lizarelli… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A low success rate of improvement projects is one of the causes of the discontinuity of lean
six sigma (LSS) initiatives in companies. It is essential to identify and evaluate the reasons …