...). In addition, it helps reduce carbon footprints through optimised transportation and inventory handling ( SDG 13). This paper aims to develop a Lean Six Sigma 5.0 ( LSS 5.0) conceptual framework project and document its implementation in a case study focused on reducing inventory pieces by 20% across seven...

...). According to Thomas and Saleeshya (2019 , 2024), industries adopt continuous improvement (CI) practices such as Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to enhance quality and productivity by reducing waste, process variations and non-value-adding activities (Yadav and Desai, 2016). Most of the researchers agree...

...MD Faiaz Zaman Dehan; Jannatul Ferdaus Disha; Kazi Md. Tanvir Anzum Purpose This paper aims to examine the effect of Artificial Intelligence Capabilities ( AIC ) on Smart Manufacturing Performance ( SMP ) and, specifically, industry 4.0. It seeks to find out the mediating roles of Lean Six Sigma...

... adopting Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ), although the benefits and advantages of the LSS are still unknown for developing countries such as Tanzania. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between LSS and sustainable performance in the aspects of economic, social...

...). Broader cross-sector and longitudinal studies are needed for validation. Originality/value This study contributes to the emerging literature on Lean Six Sigma and Industry 5.0 by demonstrating how automated text analysis can serve as a diagnostic tool for evaluating OE 5.0 implementation. It bridges...

...Sintayehu Assefa Yirga Purpose Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ) has emerged as a globally recognized methodology for enhancing health-care efficiency, minimizing waste and fostering patient-centered outcomes. Despite its extensive application in high-income countries, its empirical investigation in low...

...Rohit Agrawal; Vishal Ashok Wankhede Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify those critical success factors (CSFs) that are required for the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ). It aims at delivering a priority order of CSFs that can assist...

... certified in the Lean Six Sigma CI methodology. Before the interviews were conducted, participants were assured of confidentiality and privacy considerations. Each interview lasted between 45 and 60 min. The participants who volunteered for this study discussed the root causes of the lack of CI...

... Lean six sigma Human resource management Lean manufacturing Six sigma Systematic literature review Technological advancements, coupled with increased uncertainty in business operations, have forced industrial organisations to adopt operational excellence (OPEX) approaches for sustaining...

... industries face from imported goods. To improve performance, manufacturing industries globally are adopting continuous improvement philosophies, such as Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ), although adoption is relatively low in Tanzania. Therefore, this study aims to identify the drivers for the adoption of LSS...

... Systems, Work Systems and Improvement Systems – with the common and specific clauses of requirements included in the ISO standards for management systems. Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools can be organized according to the management levels – strategic, tactical, operational – and types...

... are evident: formalized Lean Six Sigma in South Asia, incremental “Lean-Lite” adaptations in Africa and sector-specific Lean–Green in Latin America. Contextual tailoring yields the strongest gains in operational outcomes, followed by sustainability, financial and customer performance. Overall, patterns...

...Martha Concepcion Corredor-Rojas; David Alvarez-Martinez; Jose Fidel Torres Purpose Research on Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ) in manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries is scarce. This study aims to establish an LSS implementation model tailored...

...Ajit Pal Singh; Zinabu Solomon Arega Purpose This research paper aims to examine the impact of lean six sigma ( LSS ) practices on organizational performance, emphasizing the mediating role of operational performance in Ethiopia’s public automotive manufacturing sector. Design/methodology...

... improvement program and 53% using Lean or Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ) in their work group within their organization. It was found that energy-based utilities share common success factors with other industries when implementing Lean and have unique success factors specific to utilities. The top shared success...

...Farah Emad AlDmour; Mohammad Al Nuaimi; Rima Al Hasan Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of lean six sigma ( LSS ) on operational performance in the Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with a particular focus on the mediating role of green manufacturing ( GM...

... descriptively analyzed. The PRISMA-SCR checklist was used to ensure rigor in the presentation of the scoping review. Findings Total quality management (20.8%), business process reengineering (12.9%) and Lean Six Sigma (12.9%) were the most prevalent approaches in the literature sample, and Six Sigma...

... (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodology of Lean Six Sigma can be effectively applied to optimize and reduce the costs for 3PL services employed at an electric vehicle parts manufacturing facility located in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach This paper employs a case study approach...

...Attia Hussien Gomaa Purpose Effective shutdown maintenance of critical equipment is essential for ensuring smooth operations, improving safety, enhancing reliability and minimizing production and financial losses during downtime. This study aims to propose a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework...

...Arsalan Fayyaz; ChenGuang Liu; Yan Xu; Ammara Farooq; Selim Ahmed Purpose This study aims to investigate the mediating role of sustainability-related practices, specifically Green Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Circular Economy Practices (CEP), in the relationship between Lean Six Sigma (LSS...