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Driving corporate digitization with reliable data through the A3 approach: an Italian case study

Cantini, Alessandra; Costa, Federica; … - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 8, pp. 143-170

Purpose Pursuing digital transformation is a valuable strategy to attain companies’ operational excellence and sustainable development. However, installing digital technologies and software is insufficient for achieving a successful digital transformation. Equally vital is providing digital...

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Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies through lean tools: evidence from the European Manufacturing Survey

Palacios-Gazules, Sergio; Giménez, Gerusa; De Castro, Rudi - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 8, pp. 120-142

Purpose In recent years, the emergence of Industry 4.0 technologies as a way of increasing productivity has attracted the attention of the manufacturing industry. This study aims to investigate the relationship between Industry 4.0 technologies and lean tools (LTs) by measuring how the...

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Lean six sigma 4.0 methodology for optimizing occupational exams in operations management

Moreira, Tatiana da Costa Reis; Nascimento, Daniel Luiz … - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 8, pp. 93-119

Purpose This paper explores Lean Six Sigma principles and the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control …) methodology to propose a new Lean Six Sigma 4.0 (LSS 4.0) framework for employee occupational exams and address the real … occupational exams, leading to increased costs. By using syntactic interoperability, lean, six sigma and DMAIC approaches …

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Pursuing sustained competitive advantage through the use of process management

Huldt Navarro, Priscilla; Haag, Linnea - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1290-1315

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how process management (PM) can support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in pursuing sustained competitive advantage. For this purpose, a dynamic capabilities (DC) lens was used. Design/methodology/approach A narrative literature review...

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Paradoxical tensions during industry 4.0 integration within health care: managing tensions for quality improvement

Kabel, Daan; Martin, Jason; Elg, Mattias - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1224-1244

introduce paradox theory for quality management, including lean and Six Sigma. …

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Important drivers for customer satisfaction – a Swedish crisis reflection

Hallencreutz, Jacob; Parmler, Johan; Westin, Love - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1187-1198

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine crisis effects on customer satisfaction and underlying drivers by adding a new set of data to previous research. The core questions are: are the findings from Hallencreutz and Parmler (2019, 2021) sustained or can new customer demands, needs,...

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Developing value-based leadership for sustainable quality development: a meta-analysis from a study of Lean manufacturing

Snyder, Kristen; Ingelsson, Pernilla; Bäckström, Ingela - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1245-1264

Purpose This paper aims to explore how leaders can develop value-based leadership for sustainable quality development in Lean manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative meta-analysis was conducted using data from a three-year study of Lean manufacturing in Sweden using the Shingo...

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From perception to practice: quality management in multinational company from a Swedish perspective

Wangwacharakul, Promporn - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1265-1289

Purpose This study explores the interplay between levels of cultures and aspects of quality management (QM), aiming to develop a conceptual framework and introduce propositions regarding managing quality in a multinational company (MNC). Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework...

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Quality improvement development in Swedish healthcare and welfare services

Andersson, Ann-Christine - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1199-1223

Purpose Quality improvement has developed and spread, and today, all Swedish Regions emphasize that their strategies are based on systematic improvement. This paper aims to describe and illuminate the development of Quality Improvement (QI) in Swedish healthcare and welfare organizations by...

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Swedish quality: a historical perspective and reflections for the future

Bergman, Bo; Klefsjö, Bengt; Sörqvist, Lars - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 15 (2024) 6, pp. 1162-1186

Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate the development of the quality movement in Sweden since the mid-20th century. The authors are convinced that a summary of the Swedish quality journey so far will offer important lessons for further quality improvements in Sweden and elsewhere....

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