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The flowchart is titled Identification of the total number of studies for different applications of Lean, Six Sigma and LSS towards addressing CE principles. Step 1 examines studies to determine whether they have addressed CE principles, Regenerate, Share, Optimize, Loop, Virtualize, and Exchange, using Lean application in agribusiness. Where there is evidence to show support for any of the CE principles, the relevant CE principle or principles are recorded for the Lean application. When all studies have been examined, the number recorded in the respective CE principle for the Lean application is counted and added to the total. Step 2 examines studies to determine whether they have addressed the same CE principles using Six Sigma application in agribusiness. Where there is evidence to show support for any of the CE principles, the relevant CE principle or principles are recorded for the Six Sigma application. When all studies have been examined, the number recorded in the respective CE principle for the Six Sigma application is counted and added to the total. Step 3 examines studies to determine whether they have addressed the same CE principles using LSS application in agribusiness. Where there is evidence to show support for any of the CE principles, the relevant CE principle or principles are recorded for the LSS application. When all studies have been examined, the number recorded in the respective CE principle for the LSS application is counted and added to the total.Procedure to identify the total number of studies for different applications of Lean, Six Sigma and LSS that addressed CE principles
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