scholarly journals A Lean Six Sigma framework to enhance the competitiveness in selected automotive component manufacturing organisations

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raveen Rathilall ◽  
Shalini Singh
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Component Manufacturing ◽  
Six Sigma Approach

Background: Currently, globalisation, economic uncertainty and fluctuating market demands prompt leaders all over the world to improve their operations and to enhance innovations in processes, products and services in a very reactive manner. Literature shows that the adoption of an integrated Lean Six Sigma tool can assist them to compete with the rest of the world in a manner where productivity, quality and operational costs reduction are crucial for economic success. Aim: This article investigates the integration of Lean and Six Sigma tools as a unified approach to continuous improvement and develops a Lean Six Sigma framework for selected automotive component manufacturing organisations in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. Method: The quantitative methods of research were adopted. The target population (42) was organisations within the Durban Automotive Cluster of which five were used for the pilot work. An empirical study was conducted using a survey questionnaire in measurable format to gather practical information from the sample organisations on the status of their existing business improvement programmes and quality practices. Results: The results of the study demonstratedthat the organisations had a very low success rate of Lean and Six Sigma adoption as standalone systems, as they found it difficult to maintain the transition from theory to practice. Conclusion: Hence the adoption of an integrated Lean Six Sigma approach was absent and it can be concluded that the proposed Lean Six Sigma framework affords the KZN automotive sector a unique opportunity to integrate and operate with both tools of quality that complement its management style and industry demands.

Deploying Lean Six Sigma framework in an automotive component manufacturing organization

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Swarnakar ◽  
S. Vinodh
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Defect Reduction ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Component Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Organization ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Purpose This paper aims to deploy Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework to facilitate defect reduction and enhance bottom line results of an automotive component manufacturing organization. Design/methodology/approach LSS is a business process improvement strategy widely used in the manufacturing field for enhancing manufacturing organization performance. The integration of Lean and Six Sigma will enable the attainment of defects reduction by eliminating non-value-adding activities from production line. LSS framework has been developed with the integration of define–measure–analysis–improve–control (DMAIC) tools and techniques. Findings The finding of this study is that the LSS framework has been successfully implemented in automotive component manufacturing organization, and non-value-adding activities and defects from assembly line have been reduced. The proposed LSS framework applies lean tools within Six Sigma DMAIC approach to facilitate waste elimination and defect reduction. The developed framework with linkage of DMAIC tools and techniques reduces defects and non-value-adding activities with enhanced bottom line results. The implementation of proposed LSS framework shows effective improvement in key metrics. Research limitations/implications The developed framework has been test implemented in an automotive component manufacturing organization. In future, more number of studies could be conducted. Further, advanced lean tools and techniques could be included in the framework for increasing the effectiveness of production line. Practical implications The proposed LSS framework with linkage of DMAIC tools and techniques has been successfully implemented in an assembly line of automotive component manufacturing organization. This method is presently applied for an automotive component manufacturing organization; in future, the approach could be applied in different industrial sectors with addition of new tools and techniques for improving its effectiveness. Originality/value LSS framework has been designed and test implemented in an assembly line of an automotive component manufacturing organization. Hence, the inferences are practical and key results of the study.

Lean Six Sigma project selection using hybrid approach based on fuzzy DEMATEL–ANP–TOPSIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Vinodh ◽  
Vikas Swarnakar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Project Selection ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Automotive Component ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Component Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Organization

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to select the optimal Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project using hybrid fuzzy-based Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach for an automotive component manufacturing organization. Design/methodology/approach – The LSS project selection has been formulated as the MCDM problem. Hybrid MCDM method based on Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory Model (DEMATEL), Analytical Network Process (ANP) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) has been used to select the optimal LSS project. The methodology enabled the practitioners to systematically prioritize LSS projects. Findings – The finding of this study is that, out of five LSS projects, project P3 is the best LSS project. P3 is the optimal LSS project with reduced failure risk, and efforts are being taken to implement the selected project. Research limitations/implications – The problem formulation and methodology has been tested for a single study. In future, more number of studies could be conducted using the hybrid approach. This method is presently applied for an automotive component manufacturing organization; in future, the approach could be applied in different industrial sectors for improving its effectiveness. Practical implications – The case study has been conducted in a real-time industrial problem. The practitioners expressed the usefulness of the methodology for prioritizing LSS projects Hence, the inferences derived are found to possess practical relevance. Originality/value – The original contribution of the study is the selection of optimal LSS project using hybrid MCDM technique.

Determination of linagliptin and empagliflozin by UPLC and HPTLC techniques aided by Lean Six Sigma approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebrahim A. El‐Desouky ◽  
Ahmed M. Abdel‐Raoof ◽  
Ashraf Abdel‐Fattah ◽  
Ahmed Abdel‐Zaher ◽  
Ayman O. E. Osman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Six Sigma Approach

scholarly journals Six Sigma Approach to Enhance Concurrency of the Procurement Process for Raw Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-517
Author(s):  
Atanas Kochov ◽  
Aleksandar Argilovski
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Approval Process ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
External Vendors ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Six Sigma Approach ◽  
Structured Approach

This paper presents the improvement of the procurement process for raw materials in a real manufacturing company supported by the Lean Sig Sigma as structured approach to deliver the improvement. The manufacturing company that is a subject of this paper have received a significant amount of complains regarding the internal purchase orders approval process and the overall procurement process of the company from both internal employees and external vendors and contractors. Considering that the company is procuring the raw goods from selected vendors, therefore the entire manufacturing plan depends on these materials, the company decided to improve this process trough Lean Six Sigma. The Lean Six Sigma approach was selected in order to obtain the improvement in a short time, based on indicators that were previously analyzed and prioritized. The paper focuses on simplifying of the process trough decreasing the number of mandatory steps.

scholarly journals Commercial Banks Versus BPR: Advantages Based On Perception, Hope And Customer Interest

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Hesti Budiwati
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Public Funds ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Six Sigma Approach

Commercial banks and Bank Perkreditan Rakyat are two different types of banks whose existence in society aims to raise and channel public funds to improve people's lives. The facts show that there is a sharp competition between the two types of banks in terms of gaining public trust to become bank customer but although these two types of banks are different but still able to develop well in society. This study aims to identify the factors that become competitive advantage at Commercial Banks and Bank Perkreditan Rakyat from the customer's point of view based on customers' perceptions, expectations and interests so banks can determine competitive strategy. The approach used in this research is Lean Six Sigma approach with a sample of 60 respondents consisting of 30 customers of Commercial Banks and 30 customers of Bank Perkreditan Rakyat. Respondents will be asked to respond to research instruments based on their perceptions, expectations and interests. The results of the study there are five competitive advantages in Commercial Banks (1) promotions made, (2) reward appeal, (3) saving security, (4) cleanliness and comfort of the room, (5) friendliness, courtesy and neatness. Bank Perkreditan Rakyat obtained competitive advantage that is (1) cleanliness and comfort of the room,(2) ability and alertness of the officers, (3) friendliness, courtesy and neatness, (4) saving security, (5) familiarity  of the officer with the customer. In addition there are similarities there are interesting differences that is on the excellence of promotional activities and the attractiveness of prizes at Commercial Banks. and the familiarity of officers with customers at Bank Perkreditan Rakyat.

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