International Journal of Lean Six Sigma: Volume 14 Issue 3

Guest editorial: Lean Six Sigma developments in Türkiye

Fatma Pakdil, Gülin Feryal Feryal Can, Pelin Toktaş

Reducing turnaround time in a pathology laboratory using the lean methodology

Yasemin Akbulut, Alp Usubütün, Fatih Durur, Gamze Kutlu

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the application of the lean methodoloy in the pathology laboratory and to evaluate the results on the turnaround time.

Application of Lean Six Sigma for yield improvement in the stainless steel industry: a recipe from Türkiye

Gulcin Bilgin Turna

This study aims to demonstrate the application of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) at a stainless steel manufacturer in Türkiye for yield improvement.

Axiomatic design for lean autonomous maintenance system: an application from textile industry

Yildiz Kose, Suleyman Muftuoglu, Emre Cevikcan, Mehmet Bulent Durmusoglu

Autonomous maintenance (AM), one of the pillars of total productive maintenance (TPM), aims to achieve performance toward zero defects and zero breakdowns. AM system equipped with…

The academic pattern of the Lean Six Sigma approach: a descriptive content analysis of project-based studies within Turkey

Fulya Almaz, Nuray Akar

The purpose of this study is to present the academic pattern of project-based studies on the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) approach in a comparative manner in the context of Turkey.

Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce the logistics cost: a case study in Turkey

Gülşah Şişman

The purpose of this study is to propose the implementation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework in supply chain by providing an actual case study of how to reduce the logistics cost.

Predictive Six Sigma for Turkish manufacturers: utilization of machine learning tools in DMAIC

Meryem Uluskan, Merve Gizem Karşı

This study aims to emphasize utilization of Predictive Six Sigma to achieve process improvements based on machine learning (ML) techniques embedded in define, measure, analyze…

A novel belief-based QFD-AHP model in interval type-2 fuzzy environment for lean after-sales service in automotive industry

Mukerrem Bahar Baskir

The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel lean management tool to provide a comprehensive and flexible evaluation model while converting customer voices into technical…

A case study for surgical mask production during the COVID-19 pandemic: continuous improvement with Kaizen and 5S applications

Ezgi Aktar Demirtas, Ozgul Sevval Gultekin, Cigdem Uskup

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the production shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical masks, has become increasingly significant. It is…