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Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce the logistics cost: a case study in Turkey

“…The real improvement is combining data with knowledge and experience. With the measurement step of LSS projects, it is possible to evaluate the existing measurement system or develop a suitable one, trace the process, collect data and provide a much more detailed process map (George et al , 2005).…”

“…The purpose of this phase is to interpret all the data collected and to use this data to verify the source of delay, waste and low quality. Within this analysis phase, LSS project teams should try to find the actual reasons for the problems and the methods that speed up the processes without compromising the quality (George et al , 2005).…”

“…The DMAIC methodology can also be defined as a structured and data-based problem-solving process (Pisani et al , 2009). In other words, execution of activities with a specific order, collection of data from each phase to make the decision process easier and insurance of the solutions that the team developed for removing all the causes of the main problem are the fundamental components (George et al , 2005). The DMAIC approach not only motivates creative thinking about the problem and its solution but also involves all features of business development, such as time saving, cost saving and service improvement (Thawani, 2004; Montgomery and Woodall, 2008).…”

Using Lean Six Sigma to Improve First-Case Delays in Pediatric Endoscopy

“…This goal was achieved through establishing operational definitions for process steps so that team members can observe the process through the same lens. A crucial step in the measurement stage is to develop a detailed measurement plan that will produce meaningful data (George, Rowlands, Price, & Maxey, 2005). As such, the measurement plan and data collection tool for this project was designed to be comprehensive in nature by identifying important continuous variables such as elapsed time at important process steps and key discrete variable such as staff interruptions, intravenous (IV) placement, gender, and so forth (Figure 3).…”

“…The improve phase creates the opportunity to brainstorm creative solutions, take risks, and make data-driven decisions to improve processes. Lean tools including, brainstorming, value stream process mapping, standardizing work, and 5S generated multiple quick wins and larger interventions that were fully adopted during the improvement phase (George et al, 2005).…”