...-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...

... and Wouters, 2018 ; Graafmans et al., 2021) point out the need. After all, the usage of PM merged with Six Sigma methods, i.e. DMAIC cycle is shown in literature as an exciting way to improve both speed and assertiveness during process improvements (Peters et al., 2013 ; Park and Kang...

... management Process improvement In this era of globalisation and various competition, especially in the automotive industry, an organization succeeds by responding quickly to the needs of its customers and providing quality products and services (Surange, 2015). To ensure survival and gain...

...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...

...Maria-Victòria Sánchez-Rebull; Ramon Ferrer-Rullan; Ana-Beatriz Hernández-Lara; Angels Niñerola Six Sigma Process improvement Accounts payable Can industry Cash flow deficit Even in the food can manufacturing sector, which is the one that belongs to the company studied...

... strategic plan regarding organizational improvements, constructing a multidisciplinary team, focusing on process improvement, concentrating on successful deployments and reinforcement and reevaluation (Lee, 2016 ; Salah et al., 2010). LSS continuous improvement techniques for all types...

... techniques in an interior design company. Process improvement Kaizen Continuous improvement 5S Cause and effect diagram Waste minimization Because of ever-rising customers’ demands, their expectation, globalization and increasing competition are forcing organizations to continuously improve...

.... 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 of knowledge on lean...

... for future validation. Framework India Process improvement Case study Lean thinking Hospital Developing economy Healthcare institution © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only The purpose of this study is to document...

..., customer retention and resilience in supply chain. The need for business process improvement has become indispensable to overcome mainly neo-classical or contemporary challenges and to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. Since past few decades, many progressive business enterprises have incorporated...

... how the lean concept has been applied in the petroleum industry, and provides a foundation for further studies on lean implementation in the petroleum industry. Process improvement Continuous improvement Petroleum Literature review Lean Oil and Gas The price of oil has declined since...

... 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...

... values. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 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...