Total Quality Management & Business Excellence,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 33
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Purpose:
This
study
investigated
the
potential
for
optimising
environmental,
social,
and
governance
(ESG)-enhanced
organisational
performance
through
integration
of
Lean,
Six
Sigma,
Kaizen,
operational
excellence
(OpEx),
most
used
continuous
improvement
methodologies.
identified
common
themes
within
these
methodologies,
focusing
on
their
collective
impact
ESG
performance,
pinpointed
gaps
in
existing
literature,
outlined
a
comprehensive
agenda
future
research
holistic
effectiveness
methodologies
maximising
outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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