Challenges faced by manufacturers with clinical evaluation under the new European Medical Device Regulations

B Kearney, O McDermott - Cogent Engineering, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study seeks to investigate the impact of strengthened requirements for clinical
evaluation for medical device manufacturers in Europe due to the new Medical Device …

Improving organizational performance: leveraging the synergy between Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma to build resilient manufacturing operations

R Kumarasamy, B Sankaranarayanan, SM Ali… - OPSEARCH, 2025 - Springer
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, achieving operational excellence and
resilience has become paramount for organizations seeking sustainable success. The …

Strategic facility & space planning utilising Design for Lean Six Sigma

B Ó Longaigh, J Noonan, A Trubetskaya… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study aims to develop and implement a Strategic Facility Planning process at a highly
regulated manufacturing site to optimise manufacturing space and capacity in a facility …

Pharma industry 4.0 deployment and readiness: a case study within a manufacturer

O McDermott, AM Wojcik, A Trubetskaya, M Sony… - The TQM …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study investigates the readiness for and understanding of Industry 4.0 in a
pharmaceutical manufacturer. Design/methodology/approach Utilising qualitative interviews …

Assessment of economic efficiency, effects and risks of digitalization projects of garment industry in Russia

TY Kudryavtseva, KS Kozhina, GK Prause… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - elar.urfu.ru
To increase production efficiency at industrial enterprises, various digital technologies have
recently been used, which have various effects: reduction of time, money, material costs …

Implementation of Six Sigma methodology in a medical equipment manufacturing company

V Sreekanth, EG Kavilal, S Krishna, N Mohan - The TQM Journal, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to highlight how the six sigma methods helped the medical
equipment manufacturing company in finding and analysing the root causes that lead to the …

[HTML][HTML] Digitalised validation systems as an enabler for quality 4.0 within a medical device manufacturer

O McDermott, N Conroy, M Thenarasu, S Duarte - Sustainable Futures, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose This research examines the implementation challenges and benefits of
transitioning to a paperless validation system as part of a Quality 4.0 initiative within a …

Design for green lean six sigma to improve sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry–a case study

Y McGlinchey, J Iqbal, A Trubetskaya… - Production & …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
This paper's purpose is to outline the use of the Design for Green Lean Six Sigma (DFGLSS)
to evaluate bulk pharmaceutical product packaging and ascertain a path to its reduction and …

A structured model for continuous improvement methodology deployment and sustainment: A case study

E Naughton, R Moran, M Kharub, JC Sa, O McDermott - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
This research focuses on designing a clear methodology for problem-solving. It investigates
the application of a defined 'Lean'methodology for the proactive application of process …

Barriers in reporting adverse effects of medical devices: a literature review

S Kaur, A Gandhi, SK Sandhu, A Baldi - Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives …, 2024 - Springer
Medical devices play an essential role in the delivery of healthcare but its use is not entirely
risk free. There are several instances where it causes mortality or morbidity among users. It …