Purpose: This study aims to develop a practical methodology to identify possible areas of improvements as well as exploring how to improve the health-care staff flow within a selected department in a hospital. Design/methodology/approach: It focuses on showing how to properly study and analyze...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework for handling end of life (henceforth EoL) scenarios of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) panels, which includes different options available to businesses and end-users, as well as promoting the collaboration between government...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to deal with the importance and obstacles of outsourcing strategy in project business in terms of product development perspectives. This strategy is intrinsically analyzed and evaluated with respect to the strategic business environments....

Purpose The purpose of this study is to implement lean six sigma (LSS) methodology to improve the admission process in a higher education institute (HEI). Design/methodology/approach In this study, case study research methodology is adopted and implemented through an LSS...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce a methodological approach to develop customized products which offer true customer value and achieve superior competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach – An integrated framework is presented where both front‐ and back‐end...