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Literature ReviewOpen accessPhrase in the titleA Discussion of the Synergy and Divergence between Lean Six Sigma and Person-Centred Improvement SciencesSeán Paul Teeling, Jan Dewing, Deborah BaldieBackground: This paper discusses if and how the improvement sciences of Lean Six Sigma and person-centred approaches can be melded or blended in the health care context. The discussion highlights the relationship between each approach to improvement science in terms of their respective purposes, intentions and probable outcomes; positioning these as either synergies or divergences. Comparison of the key theoretical … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2020 · 33,445 accessesView PDFCite
Case ReportOpen accessPhrase in the titleUsing Lean Six Sigma to Increase Efficiency of a Grain Receipt Process of a Brazilian Agroindustry CooperativeSeiti Moraes Sakumoto, Daiane Maria De Genaro Chiroli, Ana Caroline DzulinskiDue to the competitiveness of companies to increase market share, they have been more and more interested in topics related to cost reduction, process efficiency, new customers and continuous improvement. Considering this scenario, this study conducted analyses and implemented improvements using the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology in a grain receipt process of a Brazilian agroindustrial cooperative to increase its … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2019 · 7,612 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleThe Role of Six Sigma Approach by Applying (DMAIC) Model and Forming Work Team in Improving Banks Performance: A Survey Study in Syrian Banks in DamascusMohamad Abdulrahman QutaitBanking systems face many changes and challenges that require the application of new performance management and improvement concepts and an attempt to achieve excellence. Six Sigma is one of the best methodologies that can help in this regard because it can be used to improve the performance of banks and reduce defects in their operations. This study aimed to highlight … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 24 Aug 2018 · 10,091 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleOptimization of Coaching Using Six SigmaDumitru Colibaba-Evulet, Andrei EvuletProblem statement: In today’s sports world, coaching and training methods are the subject of intensive competition amongst rivals. Innovative technologies, methodologies and preparation methods are employed to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Effective performance measurement, statistical analysis and data based decision taking have been identified as key elements towards efficient performance management. The statistical approach has been emphasized in order … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 16 Jul 2011 · 8,054 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDecentralized Lean Business Model Canvas for Blockchain-Based EnterprisesEashwar Sivakumar, Paras ChawlaAgeneric decentralized lean business model canvas was developed using theprinciples of business process management and lean six sigma forblockchain-based systems presented in this study. Based on the literaturereview, it was found that business model canvas and lean canvas are some of themost widely used management tools. Business Model Canvas can be used forselling a specific product and lean canvas can … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 5 Jun 2022 · 7,448 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMAPPING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE LIBRARY WITH OTHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICESSyed Mubashir Ali, Tariq Rahim Soomro, Muhammad Nawaz BrohiInformation Technology (IT) has become an important strategic resource that any organization has to manage. It has been recognized that IT services are crucial and strategic organizational assets, therefore, organizations are investing considerable amount of resources into the support and delivery of IT services and the systems that underpins them. Various IT standards and IT best practices are being implemented … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 9 · 6 Aug 2013 · 8,206 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPatient Safety in Inpatient Wards: Sample of a University HospitalFereshteh Farzianpour, Abbas Rahimi Fouroshani, Kiyana Ragi Dargaha, Seyed Shahab HosseiniThe aim of this study was to evaluate the patient safety in inpatient wards of an educational hospital affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences from the viewpoint of nursing staff using the six sigma methodology. This was a cross-sectional descriptive analytical study, carried out in an educational hospital affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2010. The study … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 12 · 29 Dec 2012 · 8,153 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSupporting Best Practices and Standards for Information Technology Infrastructure LibraryTariq Rahim Soomro, Mihyar HessonProblem statement: There are several IT best practices and IT standards, which are independently supporting enterprises. Some of them have similarities and other differ from each other. This study discusses these best practices and standards in contrast with ITIL. Approach: CMMI, CobiT, eTOM, ISO 9000, ISO/IEC 17799, Malcolm Baldrige and Six Sigma will be introduces along with ITIL. Results: This … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 2 Dec 2011 · 7,677 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAn Effective Approach for Benchmarking ImplementationB. M. Deros, J. Tan, M. N. Ab. Rahman, N. A.Q.M. DaudProblem statement: The purpose of this study is to present a benchmarking guideline, conceptual framework and computerized mini program to assists companies achieve better performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, supply chain and eventually increase their competitiveness in the market. The study begins with literature review on benchmarking definition, barriers and advantages from the implementation and the study of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 13 Jul 2011 · 7,881 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractResistance Factors in the Implementation of Software Process Improvement Project in MalaysiaMohd Hairul Nizam Md. Nasir, Rodina Ahmad, Noor Hafizah HassanFor the past two decades, improving the quality of software has become an important agenda in the software industries as they have been assessed according to standards such as the CMM, CMM-I, ISO 9000 SIX-SIGMA and etc. As the result, software process improvement project implementations have been the main targets by most software companies. However, many initiatives are facing variety … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,330 accessesView PDFCite