Keyword: six sigma

Found 33 papers in total
Origin, principles and applications of Lean Six Sigma concept: extractions from literature arena
Origin, principles and applications of Lean Six Sigma concept: extractions from literature arena
2015,
In this paper, a literature review conducted for the purpose of tracing the origin of...
Future-Proofing Six Sigma
Future-Proofing Six Sigma
2014,
Six Sigma started some three decades ago as a problem solving framework for quality...
A comparison between time-driven activity-based costing and value stream accounting in a lean Six Sigma manufacturing case study
A comparison between time-driven activity-based costing and value stream accounting in a lean Six Sigma manufacturing case study
2014,
Many companies have implemented lean and/or Six Sigma to improve processes and...
Contribution of lean and Six Sigma to effective cost of quality management
Contribution of lean and Six Sigma to effective cost of quality management
2014,
In today's competitive market, most of the organisations promote quality as a critical...
Enhanced Rolled Throughput Yield: A new six sigma-based performance measure
Enhanced Rolled Throughput Yield: A new six sigma-based performance measure
2012,
The quality level measurement of a given process is essential to some phases of six...
Exploring the application of quality improvement programmes and ISO standards in the Indian marble mining sector
Exploring the application of quality improvement programmes and ISO standards in the Indian marble mining sector
2014,
In this era of globalisation, as competition intensifies, providing quality products...
Influences of TPM, TQM, Six Sigma practices on firms performance in Jordan
Influences of TPM, TQM, Six Sigma practices on firms performance in Jordan
2014,
In today's sharp competitions, firms are continuously looking for strategies to...
Study and analysis of implementation of Six‐Sigma: a case study of an automobile industry
Study and analysis of implementation of Six‐Sigma: a case study of an automobile industry
2014,
Six‐Sigma is one of the strategic tools used by leading organisations to...
Six Sigma methodology applications within aluminium company
Six Sigma methodology applications within aluminium company
2012,
This study proposes a new analysis and practice of Six Sigma methodology to define,...
Quality and productivity improvement through Six Sigma in foundry industry
Quality and productivity improvement through Six Sigma in foundry industry
2012,
Indian industries need overall operational excellence in today's era of global...
Literature snapshot on Six Sigma project selection for future research
Literature snapshot on Six Sigma project selection for future research
2012,
Six Sigma is regarded as a well‐structured methodology for improving the...
Toward a theory of managing context in Six Sigma process‐improvement projects: An action research investigation
Toward a theory of managing context in Six Sigma process‐improvement projects: An action research investigation
2011,
In this paper, field studies, extant literature, and domain knowledge are used to...
Lean Six Sigma through ISO 9001 standard‐based quality management system: an investigation for research
Lean Six Sigma through ISO 9001 standard‐based quality management system: an investigation for research
2011,
In the recent past, researchers and practitioners have been attempting to integrate...
Six Sigma adoption: Operating performance impacts and contextual drivers of success
Six Sigma adoption: Operating performance impacts and contextual drivers of success
2012,
We assess the operational impacts of Six Sigma program adoptions through an event...
The effects of Six Sigma on corporate performance: An empirical investigation
The effects of Six Sigma on corporate performance: An empirical investigation
2012,
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of adopting Six Sigma on...
An empirical investigation of Six Sigma implementation in medium scale Indian automotive enterprises
An empirical investigation of Six Sigma implementation in medium scale Indian automotive enterprises
2011,
This research paper explores the status and imminent factors for evaluating the...
Design process improvement through the DMAIC Sigma approach: a wood consumption case study
Design process improvement through the DMAIC Sigma approach: a wood consumption case study
2011,
Six Sigma is a well‐known concept which means perfection. A process of...
Application of six sigma methodology to reduce defects of a grinding process
Application of six sigma methodology to reduce defects of a grinding process
2011,
Six Sigma is a data-driven leadership approach using specific tools and methodologies...
Six Sigma in industry: some observations after twenty-five years
Six Sigma in industry: some observations after twenty-five years
2011,
Six Sigma has enjoyed considerable popularity in the industry for about a quarter of a...
Developing an instrument for measuring Six Sigma implementation
Developing an instrument for measuring Six Sigma implementation
2011,
The purpose of this paper is to develop an instrument for measuring Six Sigma...
Adoption of six‐sigma concept in New Product Development: a literature survey and analysis
Adoption of six‐sigma concept in New Product Development: a literature survey and analysis
2011,
During recent years, many researchers and practitioners are largely concentrating on...
Evaluating production improvement opportunities in a chemical plant: a case study using discrete event simulation
Evaluating production improvement opportunities in a chemical plant: a case study using discrete event simulation
2012,
This paper presents a case study on using a discrete event simulation‐based...
QUARNEWSS: a model for applying Six Sigma framework to achieve continuous quality and reliability improvement in new product development
QUARNEWSS: a model for applying Six Sigma framework to achieve continuous quality and reliability improvement in new product development
2011,
Of late, new product development (NPD) and application of Six Sigma are...
An empirical study of new value creation in financial service companies using design for Six Sigma approach
An empirical study of new value creation in financial service companies using design for Six Sigma approach
2011,
It is widely accepted that one of the most important things for sustainable growth of...
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