Toward a conceptual framework for exploring multilevel relationships between Lean Management and Six Sigma, enabling HRM, strategic climate and outcomes in healthcare

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (21) ◽  
pp. 2911-2925 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J. de Koeijer ◽  
J. Paauwe ◽  
R. Huijsman
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Lean Management

Managing smart cities through six sigma DMADICV method: A review-based conceptual framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 103022
Author(s):  
Siddra Qayyum ◽  
Fahim Ullah ◽  
Fadi Al-Turjman ◽  
Mohammad Mojtahedi
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Smart Cities

scholarly journals Knowledge-based Lean Six Sigma maintenance system for sustainable buildings

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasim Aldairi ◽  
M.K. Khan ◽  
J. Eduardo Munive-Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Rule Base ◽  
Sustainable Buildings ◽  
Sustainable Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Knowledge Based

Purpose This paper aims to develop a knowledge-based (KB) system for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) maintenance in environmentally sustainable buildings (Lean6-SBM). Design/methodology/approach The Lean6-SBM conceptual framework has been developed using the rule base approach of KB system and joint integration with gauge absence prerequisites (GAP) technique. A comprehensive literature review is given for the main pillars of the framework with a typical output of GAP analysis. Findings Implementation of LSS in the sustainable building maintenance context requires a pre-assessment of the organisation’s capabilities. A conceptual framework with a design structure is proposed to tackle this issue with the provision of an enhancing strategic and operational decision-making hierarchy. Research limitations/implications Future research work might consider validating this framework in other type of industries. Practical implications Maintenance activities in environmentally sustainable buildings must take prodigious standards into consideration, and, therefore, a robust quality assurance measure has to be integrated. Originality/value The significance of this research is to present a novel use of hybrid KB/GAP methodologies to develop a Lean6-SBM system. The originality and novelty of this approach will assist in identifying quality perspectives while implementing different maintenance strategies in the sustainable building context.

Identify critical success factors to implement integrated green and Lean Six Sigma

2018 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrigendra Nath Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Lean Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
The Subject

Purpose The purpose of this paper is analysis of Green and Lean Six Sigma, based on the success factors in its use through a well thought-out literature review, is being planned; a framework has been integrated in a productive manner with the Green and Lean and Six Sigma methods so as to incorporate and actualize the execution. Design/methodology/approach The methodology consists of comparative investigation of Green, Lean management and Six Sigma using open written work, essential analysis at data and master experience of the researchers. To achieve this goal, a significant review of the existing literature of the subject area has been done to prepare a framework in view of the critical success factors. A study was arranged and flowed survey from various businesses utilizing John’s Macintosh Project (JMP) statistical software. Findings The paper establishes the distinguishing proof of five success factors with their situational importance and shows that the integrated Green and Lean Six Sigma can drive the organizations to optimize their resources and cost of services or productions. Practical implications A Green and Lean Six Sigma organization would take profits by the use of the proposed framework in an alternate extent of organizations should be dynamic. The organizations should assess their shortcomings and qualities, set needs and perceive objectives for fruitful implementation. Originality/value Suggestions are being made regarding thoughts and methods that would constitute a Green and Lean Six Sigma organization. The suggested framework compare the method for improvements that may occur in organizations while implementation of the Green and Lean management or Six Sigma.

scholarly journals Zastosowanie podejścia procesowego w zarządzaniu publicznymi szkołami wyższymi – wyzwania teorii i praktyki

2016 ◽  
pp. 163-180
Author(s):  
Justyna Maciąg
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Lean Management

Wyzwaniem dla szkoły wyższej w XXI wieku stają się: jakość usług oraz skuteczność, efektywność i elastyczność działania. W odpowiedzi na nie szkoły dokonują restrukturyzacji systemów zarządzania, wdrażając nowoczesne koncepcje i metody oparte na podejściu procesowym, takie jak: TQM, w tym EFQM, ISO 9001, Lean Management, Six Sigma, reengineering, benchmarking, outsourcing, centra usług wspólnych. Celem artykułu jest prezentacja dotychczasowego dorobku teoretycznego oraz praktycznego z zakresu problematyki wykorzystania koncepcji i metod zarządzania opartych na podejściu procesowym w zarządzaniu szkołami wyższymi. Artykuł jest oparty na analizie literatury przedmiotu oraz badaniach własnych w zakresie wdrażania podejścia procesowego w szkołach wyższych. Efektem jest wskazanie na podstawowe kwestie podejmowane w badaniach, przesłanki i bariery oraz luki badawcze w tym obszarze.

Effective implementation of Japanese quality methods during health pandemics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Ali Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Lean Management ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Healthy Workplace

PurposeThis study aims to help quality professionals in following a precise framework that maintains a company’s performance during health pandemics. In many companies, all quality methods seem to produce performance improvement at different levels, but lean management and kaizen were superior in preparing manufacturing companies to have high readiness levels when faced with a health pandemic.Design/methodology/approachWhich quality method can help businesses in performing well during a health pandemic? In order to answer this question and be able to provide specific recommendations toward performing well in all future health pandemics, 500 manufacturing companies were selected and surveyed. The selected companies are known to use at least one quality method such as lean management, ISO 9001, European foundation for quality management (EFQM) and Six Sigma.FindingsEFQM comes second, then Six Sigma and ISO 9001. Lean creates a healthy workplace and enhances worker's health and well-being. This research helps quality professionals in following a precise framework that maintains performance during health pandemics. Whether the company uses lean or other quality methods, the framework helps in achieving pandemic readiness status. The framework is implemented in a company that does not currently use lean. Implementation resulted in significant improvement in pandemic preparedness, corporate performance and employee well-being.Originality/valueAfter the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, all companies should start thinking of creating a workplace that functions well during pandemics. To do that, companies should start including sanitation and health pandemic preparedness as part of their performance measurements. Using lean management and kaizen helps organizations to create a healthy workplace; clean and equipped with smaller number of workers. If organizations choose to use other quality methods, it is okay, but they should enhance these methods with lean tools such as elimination of the seven wastes, gemba, 5S and visual management.

A conceptual Lean Six Sigma framework for quality excellence in higher education institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 857-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijaya Sunder M. ◽  
Jiju Antony
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Deployment Strategy ◽  
Life Context

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the potent application of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in higher education services and to suggest a conceptual framework of deploying LSS in the higher education institutions (HEIs). Design/methodology/approach This paper aims to outline the importance of the quality excellence criterion in general through different constructs from the literature including TQM, Lean, Six Sigma and LSS. The paper further expands on the applicability of LSS in the HEI setting, with an understanding of HEI as comparatively different from the manufacturing sector from where LSS originated. The published literature on LSS and authors’ experience in the field of LSS (as practitioners) were used as sources for devising a conceptual framework for LSS deployment in HEIs. Findings The key finding from the study is the confirmation of LSS applicability in HEIs. The study also confirms that LSS is not anyone’s job but a key part of leadership agenda. The six-staged conceptual framework prescribed for the HEIs as part of the paper is the key contribution of this study. The model describes that LSS readiness is the foremost step in the LSS deployment journey in HEIs. The strategic perspectives of aligning the organisational vision for quality excellence need to be achieved by establishing a need for LSS through leadership. Then, developing an LSS deployment strategy becomes the next step. Educating the appropriate stakeholders (students) and team formation becomes the next important steps in the LSS deployment. Once the above steps are implemented in right way, identifying and implementing LSS projects becomes critical. The execution and closure of the LSS projects leads to quality excellence in HEIs. Research limitations/implications Since the framework prescribed here is a conceptual framework, it deserved a testing in the real-life context. This leaves an opportunity for future researchers to test and expand on the implications of the model. Though the LSS framework is customised for HEIs, the fundamental factors essential for any change management initiative holds correct for LSS as well, and hence these are not elaborated as part of this paper. Originality/value This paper would serve as an excellent resource for both academicians and LSS practitioners in HEIs, for deployment. The framework presented here is the original work contributed by the authors, as the first of its kind in the academic literature relevant to LSS in HEIs.

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