Title: Optimal execution of Lean Six Sigma 4.0 strategies: AHP-driven prioritisation approach

Authors: Harsimran Singh Sodhi

Addresses: Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India

Abstract: Over the past half-decade, the global spotlight has increasingly focused on Industry 4.0 (I4.0), a concept transcending geographical boundaries. This study delves into the readiness of Indian manufacturing entities to embrace I4.0 strategies. Introducing the 'I4.0 maturity model', a systematic tool assessing organisational readiness, comprises of seven dimensions and 34 maturity facets. Validation entails exploratory case studies and surveys across automotive components, food processing, and electronics sectors. Notably transformative for manufacturing, I4.0 gains prominence post-COVID-19, emphasising digitalisation and automation's significance for resilience. Insights gleaned elucidate challenges confronting Indian manufacturers, proffering actionable recommendations for I4.0 integration. This shift is indispensable for organisations poised to flourish in an imminent technology-driven landscape.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; Six Sigma; Lean Six Sigma; Industry 4.0.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMCP.2025.145424

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2025 Vol.18 No.2, pp.164 - 177

Received: 08 Aug 2023
Accepted: 10 Aug 2023
Published online: 01 Apr 2025 *

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