...Akhmad Sigit Adiwibowo Purpose This paper aims to develop an integrated Kaizen–Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale ( QCDSM )–6M diagnostic framework to identify and mitigate inefficiencies in financial reporting processes from a Lean Six Sigma perspective. It reconceptualises financial...

... Kaizen Leadership for OPEX Design for Lean Six Sigma More recently, the literature has moved from conceptual alignment to operational integration. Lean tools have been applied to improve patient identification for palliative programs (Yamarik et al., 2021) and to structure goals-of-care...

..., while kaizen promotes continuous improvement. The final stage focuses on assessing lean objectives and comparing key performance indicators before and after the implementation of lean manufacturing. Findings Applying this model in a Mexican apparel SME led to a 40.23% increase in productivity...

... map ( CSVSM ) was created to identify improvement areas, leading to the implementation of 25 kaizen initiatives focusing on manufacturing, quality, cost and delivery, resulting in a future state value stream map ( FSVSM ). Findings The application of lean manufacturing tools significantly improved...

... innovation. Toyota’s commitment to continuous improvement and employee involvement has driven innovations such as hybrid vehicles (Monden, 2007). Honda’s use of kaizen and respect for people has led to breakthroughs in both product design and manufacturing efficiency (Liker and Meier, 2006). “The Machine...

... on operationalizing incremental innovation through the lens of Lean, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 integration. Findings Lean principles (e.g. Kaizen, 5S) and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. DMAIC, defect reduction) remain critical for process optimization, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Industry 4.0...

... such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Agile. Proposing a mitigation framework accordingly is also an aim of this study. Design/methodology/approach This research undertakes a systematic literature review of 49 papers that were relevant to the scope of the study and that were published in four...

... during pandemic periods. This comprehensive case study aims to confirm that Kaizen and 5S applications reduce wastage rates and stoppages, which as a result, created a more efficient and sustainable workplace in a small–mediumenterprise (SME) producing PPE in Turkey. Design/methodology/approach...

... on achieving regulatory compliance by using operational excellence. Operational excellence Regulatory compliance Kaizen Total quality management Lean manufacturing PRISMA = Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses; OPEX = Operational excellence; MSME...

.... More precisely, we used DMAIIC structure (Define, Measure, Analyse, Innovate, Implement and Control) also called DMAIC (Implement is integrated in Control phase). Within each DMAIIC phase, we used Lean techniques that we combined with a Kaizen event. According to Cookson et al. (2011) , Lean...

...Jagdeep Singh; Harwinder Singh; Amit Kumar The research is limited to northern India. Moreover, selection of industry and academic organizations has been done on convenient sampling technique. The paper demonstrates the application of lean techniques, namely, Kaizen and innovation...

... in three departments of an interior design company in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). First, the authors analyzed and identified problems using Pareto chart and cause and effect diagram. After that, they improved identified problems using Kaizen, 5S, developed project selection form and modified...

... sustainability. Rather than seeing environmental protection as a cost, it should be regarded as an opportunity for enhancing economic performance. In doing so, we can seek inspiration from the fields of quality management and the total quality movement. Sustainability Kaizen Lean and green Monozukuri...

...Amit Kumar Arya; Suraj Choudhary Purpose – This study aims to represent Kaizen implementation in a machine vice manufacturing company. Kaizen has shown tremendous impacts on the production techniques and lead times. A large number of small-scale industries have shown their existence in India...

..., the study conducted analysis and identifies the area of improvement needed in terms of work in process, lead time and cycle time. The study further implemented kaizen on the current state map and developed future state map while including these kaizens. Findings – The study clearly shows that the VSM...

... in the paper deals with Kaizen implementation in a machine vice manufacturer company. Kaizen has tremendous impacts on the production techniques and lead times. Case study represented is to motivate practitioners for implementing Kaizen in small-scale industries of India. The paper aims to discuss these issues...

...Manuel F. Suárez‐Barraza; Juan Ramis‐Pujol; Laoucine Kerbache Purpose Since Masaaki Imai coined the term Kaizen in the mid 1980s it has been regarded as a key element in the competitiveness of Japanese companies. However, even though Kaizen was defined by the author who created...