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Modelling lean and green: a review from business models
Susana Duarte, V. Cruz‐MachadoThe purpose of this paper is to examine how different business models, embodied in awards, standards and frameworks, can contribute to modelling a lean and green approach for an…
Lean six sigma at a material recovery facility: a case study
Matthew Franchetti, Pukhraj BarnalaThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the lean six sigma implementation process and its quantified benefits for the recycling industry. Specifically, the goals of the project…
A Six Sigma based risk management framework for handling undesired effects associated with delays in project completion
Muhammad Usman TariqThe purpose of this paper is to develop a risk management framework, combined with Six Sigma tool and techniques, to help handle the undesired effects that can occur during the…
Lean readiness level within Kuwaiti manufacturing industries
Mohamad AL‐Najem, Hom Dhakal, Ashraf Labib, Nick BennettThe purpose of this paper is to develop a measurement framework to evaluate the lean readiness level (LRL) and lean systems (LS) within Kuwaiti small and medium‐sized…
A case of implementing SPC in a pulp mill
Jukka Rantamäki, Eeva‐Liisa Tiainen, Tuomo KässiA control chart is a widely used Six Sigma DMAIC process measure and control phase tool. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the body of knowledge on applying…
The causes of never events in hospitals
Howard Gitlow, Qun “Amy” Zuo, Steven G. Ullmann, David Zambrana, Rafael E. Campo, David Lubarsky, David J. BirnbachThe purpose of this paper is to posit that it is possible to identify contributing factors for “never events,” preventable adverse events in the healthcare setting, and to develop…
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2040-4166e-ISSN:
2040-4174ISSN-L:
2040-4166Online date, start – end:
2010Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Prof. Jiju Antony