Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review Lean Six Sigma (LSS) literature and report
different definitions, demographics, methodologies and industries. Design/methodology …

Featured Application The tool of PDCA cycle, supported by other graphical tools, such as
Pareto charts and flowchart, can be applied in the manufacturing industry to delete or reduce …

Over the last two decades there has been a growing awareness of the need to improve
quality in the industrial sector. This paper presents how to implement the DMAIC cycle as an …

This research investigates a possible integration between Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and
principles and Industry 4.0 technologies. The aim is the development of a new pattern for …

Purpose The literature in the field of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is escalating with frameworks,
but, till date, no effort has been made in existing literature to critically reviewing LSS …

The quest for waste reduction, quality improvement and operational efficiency during the
assembly process of the railcar bogie necessitates this study. Using a case study approach …

In this paper, we explore the relation between Leadership and Lean Six Sigma deployment
in organisations: as leadership has been identified as a critical success factor for Lean Six …

Featured Application This research underscores the benefits of Plan–Do–Check–Act
(PDCA) methodology in quality improvement. Practitioners can use it as the simplified …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide lean and six sigma professionals and
researchers of tomorrow with Ten Commandments of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) …

Healthcare has been an important necessity globally. Healthcare organizations have
realized the importance of continuous improvement practices like lean six sigma (LSS). In …