Implementation of lean six sigma (LSS) techniques for tyre manufacturing in small and medium-sized enterprises

Gokilakrishnan, G.; Meenakshi, R.; Pradeep, G. M.; Kamalakannan, R.; Manivelmuralidaran, V.

doi:10.1007/s13198-023-01917-0

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“…The implementation of Six Sigma practices leads to cost reduction through the implementation of robust process design. It also contributes to increased customer satisfaction, loyalty, market share and the overall effectiveness and robustness of the processes (Gokilakrishnan et al, 2023;Rodgers and Antony, 2019). Moreover, Six Sigma practices enhance quality, reliability and provide financial benefits.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Value stream mapping (VSM) allows for the examination and enhancement of material and information flow within a process, facilitating the identification of inefficiencies, waste and bottlenecks (Adeodu et al, 2021;Powell et al, 2017;Trubetskaya et al, 2023). Just-in-Time (JIT) production strategy ensures the production and delivery of products or services with minimal waste, improving efficiency and customer responsiveness (Gokilakrishnan et al, 2023;Hill et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…, 2023). Just-in-Time (JIT) production strategy ensures the production and delivery of products or services with minimal waste, improving efficiency and customer responsiveness (Gokilakrishnan et al. , 2023; Hill et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Operational excellence of the steel industry using the Lean Six Sigma approach: a case study

Srinivasan,

Sarulkar,

Yadav

2023

IJQRM

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PurposeThis article aims to focus on implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in steel manufacturing to enhance productivity and quality in the galvanizing process line. In recent trends, manufacturing organizations have expressed strong interest in the LSS since they attempt to enhance its overall operations without imposing significant financial burdens.Design/methodology/approachThis article used lean tools and Six Sigma's DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) with Yin's case study approach. This study tried to implement the LSS for the steel galvanizing process in order to reduce the number of defects using various LSS tools, including 5S, Value stream map (VSM), Pareto chart, cause and effect diagram, Design of experiments (DoE).FindingsResults revealed a significant reduction in nonvalue-added time in the process, which led to improved productivity and Process cycle efficiency (PCE) attributed to applying lean-Kaizen techniques. By deploying the LSS, the overall PCE improved from 22% to 62%, and lead time was reduced from 1,347 min to 501 min. DoE results showed that the optimum process parameter levels decreased defects per unit steel sheet.Practical implicationsThis research demonstrated how successful LSS implementation eliminates waste, improves process performance and accomplishes operational distinction in steel manufacturing.Originality/valueSince low-cost/high-effect improvement initiatives have not been adequately presented, further research studies on adopting LSS in manufacturing sectors are needed. The cost-effective method of process improvement can be considered as an innovation.

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Section: Lean Six Sigma Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%