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Reducing medication errors using lean six sigma methodology in a Thai hospital: an action research study
(Emerald, 2020-05-12)
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and its associated tools to reduce dispensing errors in an inpatient pharmacy of a teaching hospital in Thailand.
Design/me ...
An evaluation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in the national health service
(Emerald, 2021-10-18)
The purpose of this paper is to conduct an empirical study derived from previous
literature from the perspective of benefits, tools and techniques, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies, ...
Barriers and enablers for continuous improvement methodologies within the Irish pharmaceutical industry
(MDPI, 2021-12-30)
This study aims to investigate the barriers that exist when implementing continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS), within the Irish Pharma industry. The main finding of this study is that 45% of ...
Revisiting Ishikawa's original seven basic tools of quality control: A global study and some new insights
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2021-07-26)
The purpose of this global study is to investigate the validity of Dr. Ishikawa’s statement that “95% of problems in processes can be solved using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools” in organizations. An online survey ...
An empirical study into Ishikawa's basic tools of QC in European organisations
(iqcongress2021 (iqcongress2021.srmek.org), 2021-06-29)
The purpose of this European study is to investigate the statement of Dr Ishikawa that "95% of problems in processes can be solved using the 7 Quality Control (QC) tools". An online survey instrument was developed, ...
A study into the pros and cons of ISO 18404: Viewpoints from leading academics and practitioners
(Emerald, 2021-03-23)
Abstract Purpose This paper aims to present and summarise the arguments for and against the ISO 18404 standard and the perceived advantages and disadvantages of implementing it. Design/methodology/approach ...
Quality 4.0 conceptualization and theoretical understanding: A global exploratory qualitative study
(Emerald, 2021-08-17)
This study provides a theoretical base for the Quality 4.0 body of knowledge in terms of an organisation s adoption and overcoming implementation challenges and providing examples of Quality 4.0 application. Organisations ...
Motivations, barriers and readiness factors for Quality 4.0 implementation: an exploratory study
(Emerald, 2021-01-22)
Purpose
Quality 4.0 is the new buzzword among quality professionals. There has been no empirical study of Quality 4.0 yet. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to investigate what are the motivations, barriers and readiness ...
Conceptualizing Industry 4.0 readiness model dimensions: an exploratory sequential mixed-method study
(Emerald, 2021-07-16)
Purpose
Organizations use Industry 4.0 readiness models to evaluate their preparedness prior to the implementation of Industry 4.0. Though there are many studies on Industry 4.0 readiness models, the dimensions of readiness ...
How does performance vary between early and late adopters of Industry 4.0? A qualitative viewpoint
(Emerald, 2021-10-12)
Purpose
Industry 4.0 is a new trend among organizations. Some organizations have been early adopters or later adopters of Industry 4.0. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how performance effects vary between early ...