What is it about?

Literature shows significant application of DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) framework in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects. Many studies suggest that LSS makes a positive contribution towards the effectiveness of organisations. However, a few studies also suggest that organisations find DMAIC projects problematic, and in many cases ineffective. We investigate and resolve this paradox by conceptualizing a novel LSS framework, and further test it for practical implications.

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This study reveals focused gaps and shortcomings of the DMAIC framework for LSS project management. Secondly, we propose a novel approach to LSS project management by conceptualizing ‘SDMMAICS’ framework. Thirdly, we validated the conceptual framework in real-world. Finally, the practical implications were discussed to add value to both researchers and practitioners.

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Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with whom I have had collaborations. This article could be a valuable resource to both researchers, project managers and practitioners in the field of Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma in specific. From a methodological perspective, a four-phase methodology is used. In phase-1, relevant data is pooled from multiple sources including the literature, semi-structured interviews and questionnaire-based survey in the scope of the manufacturing sector. The pooled data is classified and analysed in Phase-2. Phase-3 focused on development of the conceptual framework, and Phase-4 aimed to test the conceptual framework in select manufacturing firms in real-world environment.

Mr Vijaya Sunder M
Indian Institute of Technology Madras

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This page is a summary of: A novel approach to lean six sigma project management: a conceptual framework and empirical application, Production Planning & Control, August 2018, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2018.1492042.
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