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Application of Goal Programming for Capacity Waste Minimisation

Dewan, S.; Agrawal, V.K. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 9 (1989) 3, pp. 26-38

The use of goal programming in minimising capacity waste in the Shock Absorber Department of a batch manufacturing … automobile plant is illustrated. The concept of capacity waste is outlined and the objectives and constraints of capacity waste …

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Waste Management: A Systems Perspective

In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 90 (1990) 5, pp. 1-67

A systems perspective of waste management allows an integrated approach not only to the five basic functional elements … of waste management itself (generation, reduction, collection, recycling, disposal), but to the problems arising at the … areas of waste management and at the important interfaces. Strategies for more efficient control are then proposed from a …

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Comprehensive insight into supplier quality and the impact of quality strategies of suppliers on outsourcing decisions

Uluskan, Meryem; Joines, Jeffrey A.; Godfrey, A. Blanton - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21 (2016) 1, pp. 92-102

Purpose – This study aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the role of the quality management (QM) systems in international suppliers (e.g. ISO, Total Quality Management, Lean and Six Sigma) on outsourcing decisions of buyer companies with regard to reshoring activities....

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A modern framework for achieving enterprise excellence

Montgomery, Douglas C. - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 1 (2010) 1, pp. 56-65

Purpose – This paper aims to present a quality and business improvement framework based on Six Sigma/design, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC); design for Six Sigma (DFSS); and Lean principles. An historical perspective on these methods is also provided....

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The consequences of Six Sigma on job satisfaction: a study at three companies in Sweden

Schön, Karin; Bergquist, Bjarne; Klefsjö, Bengt - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 1 (2010) 2, pp. 99-118

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a study of how Six Sigma influences job satisfaction among employees at three large companies with manufacturing units in Sweden that have used different implementation strategies. Design/methodology/approach – The study was performed using a...

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Outcomes from a descriptive survey of Six Sigma management practices in Brazil

Augusto Cauchick Miguel, Paulo; Marcos Andrietta, João - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 1 (2010) 4, pp. 358-377

Purpose – The utilisation of Six Sigma and its associated techniques has yielded results that deserve a more detailed evaluation, since there is relatively little information published on the application of Six Sigma in developing countries. The objective of this work is to present the results...

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Integration of Lean Six‐Sigma with ISO 9001:2008 standard

Karthi, S.; Devadasan, S.R.; Murugesh, R. - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 2 (2011) 4, pp. 309-331

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for integrating Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and belt based training infrastructure with ISO 9001:2008 standard based Quality Management System. Design/methodology/approach – A new model called L6QMS 2008 has been developed...

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A single‐source content management system for lean manufacturing

Singer, Eric; Becker, Kurt - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 4 (2013) 1, pp. 83-103

Purpose – This paper aims to present a systematic method to implement a single‐source content management system for optimized data flow for standardized documentation and reporting. A historical background in production efficiency is also provided. Design/methodology/approach – A...

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An institutional theory perspective on Six Sigma adoption

Braunscheidel, Michael J.; Hamister, James W.; Suresh, … - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 31 (2011) 4, pp. 423-451

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is, first, to utilize institutional theory to assess motivation for the adoption of Six Sigma. Second, to examine the role of an organization's innovation implementation climate and the fit between the innovation considered and the values of the...

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Communicating six sigma's benefits to top management

Freiesleben, Johannes - In: Measuring Business Excellence 10 (2006) 2, pp. 19-27

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to construct a basic profit model of quality so as to highlight the economic implications of process quality in an accessible way. Design/methodology/approach – Economic evaluation of the four profit parameters (price, unit costs, sales, fixed costs)...

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