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    • Lean implementation in a painter/decorator micro enterprise: A case study 

      Nelson, Stuart; McDermott, Olivia (Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)
      This research demonstrates how Lean can be applied in a Microenterprise. Utilising a case study in a painter/decorator business, the study aims to show the benefits of applying Lean in a service organisation. The study ...
    • Lean Six Sigma as an enabler for healthcare operational excellence in COVID-19 

      McDermott, Olivia; Antony, Jiju (Purdue University, 2021-06-22)
      Purpose -This paper aims to present the results of a qualitative research interview study on the utilization and importance of Lean Six Sigma methods in the Healthcare sector in COVID-19 and in pandemics in general. Des ...
    • A lean six sigma training providers transition to a 100% online delivery model 

      McDermott, Olivia; Walsh, Patrick; Halpin, Lorraine (Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)
      This research is a case study on SQT a leading Irish Lean Six Sigma training provider and their transition to online training and the digitalisation of their Lean Six Sigma training programs and other associated programs ...
    • Mapping the terrain for Lean Six Sigma 4.0 

      Antony, Jiju; McDermott, Olivia; Powell, Daryl; Sony, Michael (Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)
      Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a powerful methodology that integrates the best of two distinct approaches to business excellence: Lean and Six Sigma. While Six Sigma focuses on the systematic reduction of variation within pro- ...
    • Process mining applied to lean management model improving decision making in healthcare organizations 

      Rosa, Angelo; Massaro, Alessandro; McDermott, Olivia (International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics, 2023-06)
      The paper introduces an innovative approach to model risks in healthcare finding possible solutions in organization models and about Human Resources (HR) managing. Specifically, the method is based on the application of ...