Getting better all the time: the future of business improvement methodology
by Ronald D. Snee
International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2007

Abstract: An evaluation of trends in the development and use of business improvement methodology is presented. It is conjectured that the next generation of improvement methodology will integrate the best aspects of currently used approaches such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9000 and Baldrige assessment, thereby streamlining the improvement methodology and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the approach. It is argued that the resulting approach needs to be more than just a methodology for conducting improvement projects. Type of culture (business and ethnic), function, leadership, management systems and other factors must also be taken into account. The characteristic of a holistic approach to improvement that accomplishes these goals is presented.

Online publication date: Sun, 17-Feb-2008

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