..., the investigation is intended to identify the key factors that significantly influence the SCAN colour of paprika. Design/methodology/approach The article adopted a case study methodology to attain the research objectives. In addition, it utilized Six Sigma DMAIC phases to unearth the potential causes...

...Jorge Limon-Romero; Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz; Carlos Gastelum-Acosta; Jiju Antony; Yolanda Baez-Lopez; Guilherme Tortorella Purpose This paper aims to provide new and valuable insights for organizations that have decided to implement Lean Six Sigma (LSS) as a strategy for continuous improvement...

...Anthony Bagherian; Mark Gerschon; Sunil Kumar Purpose Numerous attempts at installing Six Sigma (SS) have faced challenges and fallen short of the desired success. Thus, it becomes vital to identify the critical factors and characteristics that play a pivotal role in achieving successful adoption...

...Yousaf Ali; Ahsan Younus; Amin Ullah Khan; Hamza Pervez Purpose This paper aims to explore the impact of lean, Six Sigma and environmental sustainability on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. The firm performance has been measured in terms of operational, business...

...Vishal Singh Patyal; Sachin Modgil; Maddulety Koilakuntla Purpose The aim of this paper is to deploy Six Sigma (SS) methodology for addressing the customer complaints pertaining to Chemical-X in an Indian chemical company. Design/methodology/approach The study followed a structured Define...

...Soundararajan K.; Janardhan Reddy K. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to achieve cost reduction and quality improvement in SME by implementing define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) stages of Six Sigma. Design/methodology/approach The application of DMAIC stages of Six Sigma...

...Bryan Rodgers; Jiju Antony; Sandeep Gupta Purpose The purpose of this paper is to utilise the research patterns of the most prolific contributors to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies over a 15-year period to inform the discussion on whether the methodologies should be or are being integrated...

...Jiju Antony; Sandeep Gupta; Vijaya Sunder M.; E.V. Gijo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide lean and six sigma professionals and researchers of tomorrow with Ten Commandments of Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Design/methodology/approach The Ten Commandments of LSS are based on several years...

...Darshak A. Desai; Aurangzeb Javed Ahmed Shaikh Purpose This paper, a case study, aims to illustrate the application of Six Sigma in a small-scale ceramic manufacturing industry. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the empirical application of DMAIC methodology to reduce failure rate...

...-energise a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Programme. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach A case study approach has been used and referenced throughout the paper with references to literature to support the wider learning points drawn which are then applied to any continuous...

...Seamus O’Reilly; Joe Healy; Rónán O’Dubhghaill Purpose Using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation literature as an organising framework, the purpose of this paper is to explore the initial steps in a continuous improvement (CI) journey taken by an Irish university in order to identify...

.... These methods are integrated into the standard Six Sigma define-measure-analyze-improve-control (DMAIC) process. Findings Simulation results provided the Six Sigma DMAIC process with system-level performance measurement and analysis based on multiple KPIs. The developed VF successfully generated unified SRs...

...Chad Laux; Na Li; Corey Seliger; John Springer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for utilizing Six Sigma (SS) principles and Big Data analytics at a US public university for the improvement of student success. This research utilizes findings from the Gallup index...

... on opportunities for future research to develop quality frameworks for HE services. Six Sigma Lean Lean Six Sigma Higher education Improvement TQM Quality Kaizen Vijaya Sunder M. can be contacted at: mvijayasunder@gmail.com 27 05 2015 09 11 2015 08 12 2015 © Emerald...

...Jiju Antony; Bryan Rodgers; E.V. Gijo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the widespread but fragmented application of Lean Six Sigma within the UK public sector, providing the context of some of the challenges faced within the sector as well as some of the successful applications...

...Jiju Antony Purpose – Although Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been widely accepted today by more than 70 per cent Fortune 500 companies, its applications in the public sector are not widely observed and reported due to a number of challenges. The purpose of this paper is to present some...

...Abel Ribeiro de Jesus; Jiju Antony; Herman Augusto Lepikson; Carlos Arthur M. Teixeira Cavalcante Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a survey on Six Sigma and key observations on which variables/management practices are the most important for a successful Six Sigma implementation...

...Shreeranga Bhat; E.V. Gijo; N.A. Jnanesh Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the scope of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) strategy and to explore its successful deployment in the Indian healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach – The research reported in this paper is based on a case...

... that looks at an illustrative case study against the wider perspectives of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation, market orientation and business improvement initiatives in general. Findings – The piece discusses the gains derived from the LSS projects and identifies gaps in potential benefits...

... if the same factors impact initiatives in the service or public sectors. Continuous improvement is defined for the purpose of the study as TQM, Lean, and Six Sigma. Originality/value – From a practical perspective, the research findings create awareness for organizations of the complexity...