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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, ...
Lean Six Sigma as an enabler for healthcare operational excellence in COVID-19
(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
(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 ...
The digitalisation and virtual delivery of Lean Six Sigma Teaching in an Irish university during COVID-19
(Springer, Cham, 2022-01-01)
This research discusses how lecturers in an Irish university transferred their classroom-based blended learning Lean Six Sigma modules to online delivery. The transfer from a practical classroom environment to an online ...
Mapping the terrain for Lean Six Sigma 4.0
(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
(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 ...
Critical success factors for operational excellence in the pharmaceutical industry: Insights from a qualitative study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)
The paper aims to investigate the Critical Success Factors that exist for
Operational Excellence methodology deployment in the Pharmaceutical industry.
The research will seek to establish the levels of current Operational ...
Implementation experiences of lean organization in healthcare for Apulian hospitals: A longitudinal interview in-depth study
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)
The purpose of this study is to explore how representatives of the pilot projects teams and dissemination practitioners, belonging to several hospitals in Apulian hospitals in Italy experienced the implementation of Lean ...
Challenges facing medical device companies in Ireland and why operational excellence is not enough
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)
Ireland has developed a highly successful medical device cluster. The cluster experience accelerated growth during the 1990s when many USA multinationals established manufacturing sites. Manufacturing is the driving force ...
Cost of quality in construction
(Springer, Cham, 2023-02-12)
The cost of quality while a well-established measure in the manufacturing and other industries, has shown to have limited data available within the construction industry. This case study research article seeks to establish ...