Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review Lean Six Sigma (LSS) literature and report
different definitions, demographics, methodologies and industries. Design/methodology …

Abstract Value Stream Map** is a critical tool when it comes to implement the lean
approach and it has spanned to many sectors in industry. Although previous studies justify …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a road map to implement Lean-Kaizen
concept using value stream map** (VSM) to identify hidden continuous improvement …

The competitive, dynamic and changing environment in which companies operate today,
pose new challenges that allow them to grow and maintain themselves over time, aspects …

Value stream map** has the reputation of uncovering waste in manufacturing, production
and business process. This helps in identifying and removing or streaming value added …

Many manufacturers struggle with improving productivity, producing the right products or
services at the right place and meeting on-time delivery. To survive in today's era …

Lean manufacturing (LM) practices and tools have played vital role in several manufacturing
industries to enhance the competitive edge in in the global market. The purpose of this …

Organizations are increasingly required to have a high level of quality and flexibility in
production. In order to remain in the market and become competitive, the working methods …

Military logistics is a complex process where response times, demand uncertainty, wide
variety of material references, and cost-effectiveness are decisive for combat capability. The …

Cycle time is one of the viable parameters which needs to be optimised as much as possible
whenever the manufacturing industry is trying to improve efficiency, cost base and customer …