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International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA)

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International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (2 papers in press)

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  • A comprehensive conceptual review of Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma and the circular economy   Order a copy of this article
    by Ashish Shrivastava 
    Abstract: Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a quality management system that combines the strengths of both approaches to improve overall organisational efficiency. Its adoption is expected to increase across various sectors because it has the potential to produce profitable outcomes. Lean manufacturing focuses on reducing waste, including energy, time, and materials, while Six Sigma aims to minimise variation and improve process quality. These goals are closely aligned with the circular economy, which promotes recycling, reuse, and resource efficiency. LSS contributes to longer product lifespans and less obsolescence by increasing reliability and reducing defects. This paper investigates the connections between the circular economy, Lean Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0, presenting a theoretical framework based on the literature. Understanding their synergy can help to create a competitive, efficient atmosphere and optimise procedures.
    Keywords: Lean Six Sigma; LSS; circular economy; Industry 4.0; lean manufacturing; Six Sigma.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2025.10071800
     
  • A study on optimising CMMS adoption with smart ISM: a practical approach   Order a copy of this article
    by Lakshmi Shankar, Chandan Deep Singh, Ranjit Singh, Jasvinder Singh 
    Abstract: The latest developments in the manufacturing industries prompt that excellence in maintenance management can be achieved through the implementation of a maintenance package like computerised maintenance management system (CMMS). CMMS is a complete and professional package for managing all kinds of maintenance activities, like computerised planning and scheduling, inventory control, asset management, work order tracking and generation, and computerised report generation. In this paper, a model is proposed for optimising the antecedents of CMMS based on smart interpretive structural modelling (ISM). For selecting input factors for CMMS, seven antecedents are identified from the exhaustive literature review and from the viewpoints of experts from academic institutions and industry. Thereafter, a model showing the structural relationships and levels among selected antecedents is developed to determine the driving and dependence power of individual factors using the smart ISM technique and MICMAC analysis. Thus, significant factors are optimised for the successful and effective implementation of CMMS.
    Keywords: computerised maintenance management system; CMMS; interpretive structural modelling; MICMAC; manufacturing industries.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2025.10072037
     

 

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