...Sunil Sharma; Mahender Singh Kaswan; Andrei Bonamigo; Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes Purpose The main purpose of this paper is to review different facets of Industry 6.0 (I6.0). The study also presents a systematic DMAIC-assisted I6.0 framework for enhanced operational excellence ( OPEX...

... to assess organizational readiness for transitioning from Lean 4.0 to Lean 5.0, operationalized through KPIs and a weighted readiness index. Lean management Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0 Lean 4.0 Lean 5.0 Maturity model KPIs Artificial intelligence L5RI Continuous improvement Operational excellence...

... Charity sector Behavioural deployment Action learning Shingo model Organisational culture Operational excellence the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27 TURISE_2024_205 This research was supported...

..., political and economic dynamics of the country (Pascucci and Meyer, 2013). Collaboration improvement Value stream mapping Design for lean six sigma Operational excellence © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only 17 11 2025...

... bulk materials. Design/methodology/approach An LSS 5.0 framework was developed using Operational Excellence ( OPEX ) principles and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. Later, this framework was tested in a manufacturing organisation located in Latin America. Findings Implementing standardised...

... Operational Excellence 5.0 in a Brazilian public hospital, with a focus on the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods study was conducted through qualitative documentary analysis of the Palliative Care Committee and established clinical protocols, combined...

... seen at Link to the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence. Continuous improvement Value stream mapping Operational excellence Leadership for continuous improvement Leadership for lean Design for lean six sigma The volatility of global markets requires organisations to adapt to changing...

... Operational excellence Globally, health-care systems continue to grapple with the dual challenges of rising costs and inconsistent quality, despite the dedicated efforts of skilled professionals. For example, the US health-care system experiences significant waste – estimated to constitute...

...Navjit Singh; Priya Vij; Bharti Kapur; Elizabeth A. Cudney; Shreeranga Bhat; Gayatri Panda; Matthew Pepper Purpose The primary objective of this investigation is to assess Professor Jiju Antony’s contributions to operational excellence (OpEx) through thematic and bibliometric analysis. The article...

...Anbesh Jamwal; Anil Kumar; Ashutosh Samadhiya; Amiya Kumar Mohapatra; Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how operational excellence ( OPEX ) can be redefined in the era of Industry 5.0 (I5.0) by integrating human-centric, sustainability and resiliency...

...David Alaminos; Miguel Guillén-Pujadas Purpose This paper develops a hybrid valuation framework for technology startups in the circular construction sector, integrating Real Options Theory, Edgeworth-corrected risk modeling, Operational Excellence 5.0 and Security Token Offering ( STO )-based...

.... Corresponding author Norbert Majerus norbert.majerus@gmail.com 22 04 2025 08 09 2025 07 10 2025 © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Gemba Heijunka Kaizen Lean Muda Operational excellence Poka-yoke Shingo Six...

...Ilse Doyer; Pelayia Odendaal Purpose This paper aims to be a catalyst for operational excellence (OpEx) implementation and research on the African continent by reviewing the proliferation of ten integrated OpEx approaches. The analysis and review of the literature can aid both researchers...

... 02 06 2025 18 07 2025 18 07 2025 © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Operational excellence Leadership for OPEX Continuous improvement While Lean thinking has traditionally been explored through...

...Tarek Taha Kandil Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate how Lean Six Sigma ( LSS ) 4.0 integration strategies can be effectively integrated with operational excellence within the African tourism industry to improve the organization’s resilience. A service organization’s ability...

...Attia Hussien Gomaa Purpose Achieving operational excellence in supply chain management (SCM) is essential for enhancing customer satisfaction, improving efficiency, and sustaining industrial competitiveness. This paper aims to develop an integrated Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework to optimize SCM...

... aims to explore the effective best practices, drivers and challenges to operational excellence in North African business. Design/methodology/approach To address the objectives of this study, a qualitative approach is adopted. A total of 13 experienced professionals holding leads initiatives within...

... substantial growth in the publication output of IJLSS, with India emerging as a prominent contributor. Keywords such as “Lean”, “Six Sigma”, “Quality Management”, “Operational Excellence”, “Supply Chain Management”, “Industry 4.0” and “Sustainability” emerge as central themes, reflecting the journal’s focus...

...Yigit Kazancoglu; Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes; Mohammed Elgharbaoui; Chaymae Abbana Bennani Purpose This study aims to explore the implementation of operational excellence (OpEx) within the Moroccan automotive industry, focusing on its perception, adoption and integration into organizational...

..., the organizational environment will be diagnosed within the context of adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Industry 4.0 Readiness level Operational excellence Small and medium enterprises Current...