Purpose: This paper aims to compare the prognostic and visualisation capabilities of all the three simulation paradigms to identify their suitability and rigor in eliminating weaknesses and bottlenecks in a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses an...

Purpose The overarching objective of this research is to integrate the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) framework with computer simulation to improve the production efficiency of a light-emitting diode (LED) manufacturing factory. Design/methodology/approach Recently, the idea of taking advantage of the...

This paper argues that official development assistance (foreign aid) is partly responsible for the lack of structural change in Africa. Africa's development partners have devoted too few resources and too little attention to two critical constraints to private investment, infrastructure and...