Determining Six Sigma success factors in Turkey by using structural equation modeling

Kuvvetli, Ümit; Firuzan, Ali Rıza; Alpaykut, Süleyman; Gerger, Atakan

doi:10.1080/02664763.2015.1077375

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“…According to Kuvvetli et al a project selection and its scope, quality culture, and defining and measuring metrics were determined as the top factors that affect success levels of six sigma projects [20]. The study of Arumugam et al has shown that technical and social supports jointly affect the success of Six Sigma implementation [21].…”

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Sustainable Process Performance by Application of Six Sigma Concepts: The Research Study of Two Industrial Cases

2016

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Abstract:The current approach to business management focuses on increasing the performance of business processes. To achieve the required processes performance means to ensure the required quality and capability of processes. The partial aim of this paper is to confirm the positive effects of the Six Sigma methodology (SSM) on the corporate performance in the Slovak Republic and an investigation of the dependency of SSM implementation on the certified quality management system (QMS) as a set-forward condition via a questionnaire survey carried out in Slovak industrial enterprises. The survey results confirmed the above-mentioned assumptions. The SSM using DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) was applied in real conditions of two manufacturing enterprises with a different level of quality management system. The results of the research study proved a possibility to implement SSM and to use the same methods in enterprises aside from a level of QMS. However, more remarkable results were achieved by the enterprise which introduced QMS. The first application of SSM in enterprises within specific conditions of furniture production processes can be considered to be a contribution of the research study, as well. The result of the work is the model including the methodology and the appropriate combination of methods and tools for assuring the sustainable performance of the business processes.

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“…Limitations and impending factors before starting a SSM implementation process were also presented in [20,21]. According to Kuvvetli et al a project selection and its scope, quality culture, and defining and measuring metrics were determined as the top factors that affect success levels of six sigma projects [20].…”

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“…The degree of data reliability is measured using Cronbach's alpha, which is the most widely used measure to assess the internal consistency of the question scales used for data collection [11]. The reliability coefficient is considered acceptable if Cronbach's alpha is at 0.7 or more [24], [37], [38]. The dataset of the respondents was analysed using statistical techniques performed with the Minitab software package and MS Excel.…”

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Impact of Implementation of Total Quality Management: An Assessment of the Saudi Industry

Abd-Elwahed

Elbaz

2018

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The main objective of this research is to measure the level of knowledge, understanding, and implementation of quality management tools in a sample of the industrial sector in Saudi Arabia, and to monitor the different policies to implement the quality strategies and the extent of their integration into the industrial management systems in general. A questionnaire to cover key elements, including knowledge and understanding of the various quality management (QM) approaches and the accompanying tools, is implemented. The impact of using each QM approach on the level of actual growth of the industrial organisations is verified, along with the impact of the executive method of management and its compatibility with the proper implementation of quality tools. The results of the study indicate that different visions of QM strategies and policies are still adopted by industrial companies participating in the survey. In addition, there is a difference in the levels of understanding and implementation of QM tools and techniques.

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“…Similarly, training and education sessions are key moments to communicate the different notions of quality, and they would indirectly minimize conflicts and crises in the company, since products and services will be standardized as a result of Communication [53]. Finally, Communication is the means to reach collaboration [38]. Companies that do not communicate their success may cause their employees to work on their own, which contradicts the objective of SS [54].…”

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“…As a means to reach or improve Communication, BBs and GBs can organize meetings with their group members on a regular basis to discuss the progress of projects that they have taken on and provide/receive feedback. Such reunions would allow SS teams to make the necessary changes to the projects and to appropriately allocate resources to reach the goals planned [38].…”

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Role of Human Knowledge and Communication on Operational Benefits Gained from Six Sigma

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Six Sigma (SS) is a production philosophy focused on human experiences and knowledge, aimed to minimize defects of products and services. The appropriate implementation of SS requires an education process, reliable data analysis, efficient didactic material, statistical techniques and human knowledge to improve communication and operational benefits. In this article, we present a structural equation model integrating those aspects as latent variables and relating them with ten hypotheses. Data for hypothesis validation were gathered among 301 manufacturing companies, and assessed using partial least squares (PLS) to estimate direct, indirect, and total effects. As results, we found that access to reliable information, trusted analysis and knowledgeable management are crucial for SS implementation at the problem definition stage. Likewise, to execute and control SS projects, it is important to be trained in statistical techniques through clear didactic materials.

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Determining Six Sigma success factors in Turkey by using structural equation modeling

Cited by 24 publications

References 28 publications

Sustainable Process Performance by Application of Six Sigma Concepts: The Research Study of Two Industrial Cases

Sustainable Process Performance by Application of Six Sigma Concepts: The Research Study of Two Industrial Cases

Impact of Implementation of Total Quality Management: An Assessment of the Saudi Industry

Role of Human Knowledge and Communication on Operational Benefits Gained from Six Sigma

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