...-resource settings remains scarce. This study aims to evaluate the impact of five critical LSS enablers technology utilization, staff engagement, patient-centric focus, LSS adoption and process improvement on operational efficiency in public hospitals in Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach A cross...

...Samuel Trinata Winnyarto; Fu-Kwun Wang; Benedictus Rahardjo Purpose This study aims to propose a novel sustainable performance metric ( SPM ) to integrate environmental and operational dimensions into a performance evaluation framework. This metric aims to enhance sustainable process improvement...

... 16 06 2024 22 11 2024 14 01 2025 11 06 2025 © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Licensed re-use rights only Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Shutdown maintenance Pareto analysis Process improvement DMAIC = Define, measure, analyze, improve and control...

...Mariam Bader; Jiju Antony; Raja Jayaraman; Vikas Swarnakar; Ravindra S. Goonetilleke; Maher Maalouf; Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes; Kevin Linderman Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the critical failure factors (CFFs) linked to various types of process improvement (PI) projects...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only DMAIC Process mining Process improvement Process improvement depends on the ability to identify a problem, develop solutions and implement them (Evans and Lindsay, 2016). Several methodologies follow steps starting from the identification...

... performance. As a result, the first pass yield of solenoid valves has increased from 60% to 99.64%. The key hysteresis of the solenoid valve has shown a better performance. Solenoid valve Six Sigma DMAIC Quality management Process improvement In this era of globalisation and various...

...Bart A. Lameijer; Jiju Antony; Hans P. Borgman; Kevin Linderman Purpose Although scholars have considered the success factors of process improvement (PI) projects, limited research has considered the factors that influence failure. The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of PI...

.../approach The authors provide an evaluation of the impact that Lean Six Sigma implementations have had on the ability of Dutch healthcare institutions to respond adequately to healthcare needs during the COVID-19 crisis. Findings Process improvement in healthcare has had a tendency to cut capacity...

... can be extrapolated to other companies, regardless of the company size, that present similar symptoms of cash deficit, especially if their bargaining power with suppliers and customers is low. Six Sigma Process improvement Accounts payable Can industry Cash flow deficit Iron...

... because, prior to this study, there was not prior research involving Tuckman’s group development model and LSS team outcomes. Tuckman Lean Six Sigma Group theory Process improvement Group development Group process questionnaire The need to improve productivity and processes in all types...

... solutions are feasible and practical. In addition to that, in literature, most of the CI applications are in the manufacturing or production sectors. This was the first study, which implemented CI techniques in an interior design company. Process improvement Kaizen Continuous improvement 5S Cause...

... in the sector. Underemployment Social inclusion Lean management Leanness assessment Home services sector Lean index Personal and household services (PHS) Sector leanness Job potential Household services productivity Household services quality Process improvement Over the years, the body...

... practitioners in their lean journey. This study is unique, as it documents the experience of implementing LT in an Indian healthcare institution and proposes a framework for implementing LT for future validation. Framework India Process improvement Case study Lean thinking Hospital Developing...

... improvement projects termination or failure to Lean and Six Sigma professionals and researchers. The top ten reasons of process improvement projects termination or failure are based on literature, interaction of authors with Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts, consultants, practitioners and trainers...

... There are four research questions that will guide the review process: Table I. Search string and keywords Population Intervention “Petroleum” OR “Oil and Gas” OR “Oilfield” “Lean” OR “Process improvement” OR “Continuous improvement” OR “Kaizen” OR “Kanban” OR “TPM” OR “JIT” OR “SMED...

... explores the extent to which process improvement practices are extended to the credit card department. A case study methodology is adopted in this study to facilitate an exploration of the implemented Six Sigma approach in the credit card department of a leading commercial bank. The process...

...Vijaya Sunder M. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the corporate views of the commonalities and differences between two of the most powerful methodologies for process improvement in organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken was to collate the viewpoints...

... and process improvement programs, such as LSS. Originality/value – The narrowed scope, only one company and focused mostly on the speed of projects, helped to do an in-depth analysis. Therefore, we are able to present concrete and useful recommendations that relate to practical issues in the execution...

... – The study adopted Six Sigma define-measure-analyse-improve-control (DMAIC) methodology in order to identify numerous critical process improvements. Findings – After completing the define, measure and analyze phase, it was found that the processes of lapping, spring scragging, and assembly of valve...

... of proper risk management framework. Manufacturing industries Project management Risk management Six Sigma Quality control Process improvement Process quality is the important factor in a project that makes it successful. Process quality improvement is used to improve the quality...