Purpose Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a continuous improvement methodology that aims to
reduce the costs of poor quality, improve the bottom-line results and create value for both …

Purpose–Lean and Six Sigma are the two most important continuous improvement (CI)
methodologies for achieving operational and service excellence in any organization. The …

This study investigates how organizational culture influences the implementation of different
practices incorporated in the recent Six Sigma approach as well as those associated with …

Purpose–In this era of globalisation, as competition intensifies, providing quality products
and services has become a competitive advantage and a need to ensure survival. The Six …

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Purpose–This paper aims to clarify emerging aspects and trends of Six Sigma literature over
17 years, from 1992 to 2008. Design/methodology/approach–The literature on Six Sigma …

The present paper discusses the results of a research project going on at Politecnico di
Milano, aiming at analysing the idiosyncrasies of Six Sigma implementations in Italian …

Purpose Competitive pressures force companies to seek solutions to eliminate wastes while
improving product quality. Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been considered one of the most …

Kaizen events have been widely reported to produce positive change in business results
and human resource outcomes. However, sustaining or improving upon the results of a …

Despite the pervasiveness of Six Sigma program implementations, there is increasing
concern about implementation failures. One reason many Six Sigma programs fail is …