Integrating Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0: developing a design science research-based LSS4.0 framework for operational excellence

Production Planning & Control, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 27

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024

Acknowledging the potential benefits of integrating Industry 4.0 techniques into Lean Six Sigma-oriented process improvement initiatives, current literature lacks a comprehensive guideline for systematic incorporation within Sigma practices. To fill this gap, we have developed LSS4.0 framework, employing design science research approach. This framework serves as structured integration model and Sigma, aimed at assisting organizations in their journey towards implementation. Through iterative development collaboration with experts both 4.0, its associated 14-step implementation underwent evaluation using action research-based semi-structured interviews demonstrations, featuring case studies from automotive (F2) mining (F3) industries. The outcomes demonstrated substantial operational enhancements, including reduced defects, improved on-time delivery, 95% first-pass yield F2, 20% boost energy efficiency, an increase equipment effectiveness 75 to 85% operations, notable 30% decrease unplanned downtime incidents, contributing productivity efficiency while reducing maintenance costs. significantly advances knowledge offering valuable insights making meaningful contribution broader field quality management.

Язык: Английский

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Decoding Supply Chain 5.0 Adoption by Grey Influence Analysis: What Barriers and Enablers Lie Within?

Business Strategy and the Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025

ABSTRACT The adoption of Supply Chain 5.0 in any industry is crucial to the project's success and minimize risk failure. This study explores potential enablers that mitigate daunting barriers (a) by prioritizing them (b) establishing their causal relationship modern industries within developing economies. was validated using literature analysis qualitative modeling. A semistructured questionnaire used interview 16 experts standardize data collection. twofold used. Firstly, grey influence prioritized enablers, barriers, one‐to‐one influences. These influences were retested second fold, stepwise linear regression confirmed enablers–barriers causality. results reveal green energy most influential enabler, followed universal storage smart contracts. critical include “Acceptance Adaptability Robots Other Machines,” “Security Privacy,” “Lack Green Initiatives.” highlights Machines” barrier, needing multiple enablers. Universal storage, contracts, intelligent systems, innovative technologies are key for barriers. aids adopting guiding decision‐makers economies risks enhance project supply chain context. uniquely provides an causality framework 5.0, offering actionable insights successful enhancing academic practical understanding.

Язык: Английский

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Are Moroccan industries improving their sustainability through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma?

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 7, 2025

Purpose Current studies show that the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is used all over world, by different types of companies in countries. However, this not yet case for certain developing countries such as Morocco, where still being discovered and applied also relationship between adoption sustainable performance clear. Thus, aim study to investigate impact LSS tools, industrial on three dimensions performance: economic, social environmental. Design/methodology/approach This partial least squares-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) conduct an empirical examination tools Moroccan manufacturing industries their performance. Data were collected using a semistructured questionnaire, with total 121 valid responses study. Findings The results showed has positive effect these industries. analysis data revealed most significant when it comes performance, followed environmental finally economic It was found Management have greater than tools. Practical implications may encourage are new adopt it, proves only aspects firm but improvement employee well-being protection our planet’s environment. In addition, gives them idea widely context, thus facilitating choice which they can begin embed continuous mindset. Originality/value Although several already analyzed approach generally focused developed well advanced use Hence, originality its relevance needs more fields sustainability.

Язык: Английский

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Possibilities of Using Contemporary Quality Management Methods and Tools for the Sustainable Development of the Organization

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 617 - 617

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

Organizations are expected to follow trends and adapt their management market conditions. In an era of rapid change environment that is difficult predict, this extremely complicated task. order effectively respond the needs coming from market, companies implement various methods available concepts, translating them into language practice. Contemporary quality tools seem combine need skilfully customer expectations ensure appropriate level sustainability issues in organization’s activities. The main purpose article analyze possibilities using contemporary for sustainable development organization. method was a literature review covered area enterprises search good practices field instruments area. other observation direct interview. Twenty were selected divided according functions. research identified benefits use, which can support action development.

Язык: Английский

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Environmental sustainability in health care: An empirical investigation of US hospitals

Business Strategy and the Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(6), С. 6045 - 6065

Опубликована: Май 14, 2024

Abstract Unlike industrial sectors, quality of care is critical importance in the healthcare sector. Accordingly, incorporating environmental sustainability into services poses a unique challenge since hospitals must strike balance among service (i.e., clinical and patient experience), cost efficiency, footprints. However, much prior research has focused primarily on financial benefits sustainability, mainly sectors. Environmental relation to remains an underexplored topic literature. As such, it still unclear whether hospital's efforts toward will pay off mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle” may not be suitable for settings. Drawing upon premise practice‐based view, we investigate performance U.S. setting. Specifically, this study examines how practices impact its performance. Additionally, examine continued can generate enduring benefits. Overall, our analysis demonstrates healthcare. persistent only lead benefits, service‐quality

Язык: Английский

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A Fuzzy DEMATEL‐FCM approach for analyzing the enablers of the circular economy and Industry 4.0 in the supply chain

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024

Abstract The synergy between the concepts of circular economy and Industry 4.0 enables a greater movement toward sustainable society addresses environmental economic issues in organizational operations. This study seeks to implement for waste reduction resource optimization Yazd glass factories. It is significant because Iranian factories are not efficient from this point view produce considerable amount waste. For purpose, mixed methodology has been employed. In qualitative part, 15 enablers identified by using meta‐synthesis method, which categorized into four economic, human resources, organizational‐managerial, infrastructure dimensions. quantitative stage, cause‐and‐effect relationship Fuzzy DEMATEL forward backward scenarios formulated fuzzy cognitive map technique. While research practical contributions include identification key implementing supply chain management 4.0, formulation guide strategic decision‐making practices, offering actionable insights industry leading improved operational efficiency, it theoretical such as highlighting significance specific successful implementation demonstrating interplay different their impact on aspects, advancing knowledge practices within context industry, contributing sustainability excellence

Язык: Английский

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Lean sustainability and triple bottom line performance of manufacturing industries in a developing economy: does top management commitment matter?

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024

Purpose Although literature abounds on lean sustainability (LS), its contributions to manufacturing industries’ triple bottom line performance (TBLP) through top management commitment (TMC) remain scanty. This research explores the mediating role of TMC in nexus between LS and TBLP. Design/methodology/approach Given study’s quantitative focus, causal design was utilised. The structured questionnaire, a survey instrument, used gather primary data from 285 organisations Ghana, developing country. Data analysis done with structural equation modelling. Findings It found that positively influence TBLP, whereas partially mediates connection TBLP Ghanaian organisations. Research limitations/implications study concentrates Ghana’s industry embraces stakeholder theory methods. Practical implications underlines why managers must prioritise investment promote sustainable development attain their organisations’ targets. also provides key insights for consistently commit enormous resources towards practices, contributing favourably By establishing interplay among LS, practitioners researchers can further advance new strategies address growing concerns achieve higher economic, social environmental performance. Originality/value originality lies analysing mediation effect linkage economy where are continuously exposed resource waste problems lack adequate commitments initiatives. is first establish relationships industries economies, concentrating Ghana.

Язык: Английский

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Open innovation to scale up the circular economy: Exploring the mediating role of Industry 4.0 technologies

Creativity and Innovation Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2024

By fostering the flow of ideas, knowledge and technologies, open innovation can contribute to implementation circular economy. However, despite synergy between economy, especially support that provide in overcoming technological barriers associated with transition business models, there are still few studies investigating relationship these themes. With aim filling this research gap, present study analysed how affects economy mediating role Industry 4.0 using absorptive capacity as a moderating factor. The data collected from 163 companies operating Brazil. main findings indicate (i) use practices is favourable implementation; (ii) technologies have positive impact on adoption mediate economy; (iii) does not demonstrably moderate results show practices, such collaboration external actors co‐creation approach along for

Язык: Английский

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Implementing Industry 4.0 and circular economy through the developmental culture perspective—Driving a competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024

Abstract The transition towards Industry 4.0 and circular economy (CE) is increasingly important for the manufacturing sector in emerging context, where culture plays an role. This study explores how organisational culture, i.e., developmental influences CE to achieve a competitive advantage. findings are based on 354 survey responses from firms Thailand. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was adopted explore mediation effect of between advantage direct relationships. examined as firm's intrinsic factor advancing implementation. adoption analysed. results indicate positive influence their impact implies that should align cultural characteristics with part strategic approaches adopting principles. expands literature by incorporating improve understanding influencing leads effective

Язык: Английский

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Driving Operational Excellence: The Role of Technology-Organization-Environment Framework in Lean Six Sigma Integrated Industry 4.0 Adoption

Engineering Management Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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