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A conceptual examination of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma models for managing waste in manufacturing SMEs, Harsimran Sodhi, Doordarshi Singh and Bikram Singh

Harsimran Singh Sodhi
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chandigarh University, Gharuan
India
Email: harsimransodhi86@gmail.com
Doordarshi Singh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BBSBEC, Fatehgarh Sahib
India
Bikram Jit Singh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala
India
Email: chann461@yahoo.com

DOI: 10.1108/WJSTSD-10-2019-0073

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine and evaluate various Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) models proposed by various researchers, which have been implemented in manufacturing organizations.
Design/methodology/approach: The present study has followed three major steps in methodology. In the first step, pooling of various research articles has been done, followed by development of the primary results. At the final step, analysis and development of the LSS model have been performed.
Findings: This paper evaluated and examined various models of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and LSS and developed an advanced LSS model that can be deployed in any manufacturing organization with the purpose of scrap reduction.
Originality/value: The findings of this study will assist shop floor managers to implement an LSS model in their organizations, which can effectively reduce the waste and enhance the overall productivity and quality of the manufactured products.
Keywords: Six Sigma; Lean Six Sigma; Lean Manufacturing.
Citation: Sodhi, H.S., Singh, D. and Singh, B.J. (2020), "A conceptual examination of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma models for managing waste in manufacturing SMEs", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 20-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-10-2019-0073

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