An empirical analysis of Lean Six Sigma implementation in SMEs: a migratory perspective

Andrew Thomas, Scott Parfitt, Kathryn Ringwald, Alun Davies, Elwyn John

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    Abstract

    The purpose of this paper is to investigate the migratory nature of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation and adoption in manufacturing-based SMEs in the UK. The companies were surveyed at two points over a five-year period. These periods were before and after the 2008 recession point. This being done in order to identify the level of LSS adoption as a result of the tougher economic climate that has prevailed since 2008.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)888-905
    JournalInternational Journal of Quality and Reliability Management
    Volume31
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2014

    Keywords

    • Lean Six Sigma
    • SME
    • small and medium sized enterprises
    • migration
    • management
    • business performance
    • survey
    • business process improvement strategy

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