...Hillary Muhanguzi; Manuela Scioni; Francesca Bassi Purpose A data quality assessment framework (DQAF) is crucial in the foundational stages of composite indicators (CIs) construction by guaranteeing the selection of appropriate elementary indicators. While data quality components are rooted in UN...

...Naila Fares; Jaime Lloret; Vikas Kumar; Guilherme F. Frederico; Oulaid Kamach Purpose The purpose of the study is to propose a framework for fleet management and make suitable distribution solution choices in the food industry. Design/methodology/approach This study reviews the literature...

... in a single framework and implementation procedure in a structure nature. This paper, therefore, aims to develop, validate and practically test a framework and implementation procedure for the implementation of integrated Kaizen in manufacturing industries to attain long-term improvement of operational...

... is, therefore, to present a finalised implementation framework specifically tailored for manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework derived from the existing literature is validated, through a Delphi study, by an expert panel to review its content and suitability...

...Vishwas Yadav; Pardeep Gahlot Purpose The purpose of this study is to integrate Green technology, Lean and Six Sigma methodology under the umbrella of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS). Further, the study also proposes an eight facet GLSS framework for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance...

...Pramod Kumar; Dharmendra Singh; Jaiprakash Bhamu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and validate an extended Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) based framework through a case study of an Indian fasteners manufacturing organization. Design/methodology/approach Research...

...Richard Scott McLean; Jiju Antony Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review current continuous improvement implementation models and frameworks, and present a new conceptual framework tailored specifically to the needs of UK manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach The paper...

... be obtained, the systematic implementation of Six Sigma in financial service organisations is limited. As a companywide implementation framework is missing so far, the purpose of this paper is to fill this gap. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a conceptual framework derived from literature...

...Yahia Zare Mehrjerdi Purpose This paper aims to propose a new framework for selecting strategies from the pools of RFID strategies, Six‐Sigma strategies and supply chain strategies. To gain a better understanding of the proposed model, three case studies are investigated and all related strategies...