International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 13 Issue 6

Research on optimization and simulation of sand casting production line based on VSM

Bao Chao, Chaoyong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Hongfei Guo, Yaping Ren, Hao Zhang

This paper aims to provide feasible countermeasures for the application of lean manufacturing in automatic sand casting workshops to optimize production line balance.

Quality 4.0 – an evolution of Six Sigma DMAIC

Carlos Alberto Escobar, Daniela Macias, Megan McGovern, Marcela Hernandez-de-Menendez, Ruben Morales-Menendez

Manufacturing companies can competitively be recognized among the most advanced and influential companies in the world by successfully implementing Quality 4.0. However, its…

Integration of Six Sigma methodology of DMADV steps with QFD, DFMEA and TRIZ applications for image-based automated inspection system development: a case study

Kumaraendran Purushothaman, Rosmaini Ahmad

This paper aims to present the development of an automated inspection system (AIS) using an image-based analysis mechanism, called i-AIS. The development process of i-AIS used the…

Practical implications of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma in the public administration sector: a systematic literature review

Evangelos Psomas, Efthalia Keramida, Nancy Bouranta

The purpose of this study is to identify the practical implications of Lean, Six Sigma (SS) and Lean SS (LSS) in the public administration sector. Determining the key themes of…

Providing a model of LeAgile hybrid paradigm practices and its impact on supply chain performance

Akbar Rahimi, Akbar Alemtabriz

Given the need to simultaneously implement lean and agile (LeAgile) paradigms in supply chain, managers do not know which of these paradigms practices should be given priority…

Six Sigma for improving tensile strength: a case study in the impregnating resin manufacturing company

Yingxue Ren, Min Zhang, Yin Bai, Haochen Bai

Unsatisfactory level of construction materials quality has been a persistent problem for companies in construction. This study aims to describe the application of the Six Sigma…

An occupational health and safety management system framework for lean process industries: an interpretive structural modelling approach

Samir Ramdas Kale, Srinivas Kota, Naga Vamsi Krishna Jasti, Gunjan Soni, Surya Prakash

The manufacturing sector has been observing various benefits by the implementation of lean manufacturing practices. However, the manufacturing sector has neglected the…