&lt;b&gt;Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing Companies in Brazil: Is Innovativeness a Key Competitive Capability to Develop?

Thürer, Matthias; Filho, Moacir Godinho; Stevenson, Mark; Fredendall, Lawrence D.

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“…The challenge of manufacturing management to introduce innovations in the manufacture of products entails not only the design and implementation of new methods but also organizational changes and the involvement of human resources (Thürer, Godinho Filho, Stevenson, & Fredendall, 2015). A key to innovation is the application of methodologies aimed at improving manufacturing, as well as processes such as lean manufacturing focusses on reduction of lead time and six sigma a well-established approach that looking for eliminate defects, which complement each other as Lean Six Sigma (LSS) (Godinho Filho & Utiyama, 2016).…”

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Manufacturing companies strive for ever-increasing competitiveness through productivity and quality. This goal can be achieved through the implementation of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies. Lean manufacturing adds value by reducing waste, while six sigma eliminates variability. In this context, this article proposes a new framework within Lean Six Sigma circumstances. The framework was proposed by means of an exhaustive literature review which identified the positive points of other Lean Six Sigma frameworks available on literature. The framework was applied to a case study, and the assessments were based on semi-structured questionnaires and analysis of records and documents. The implementation was carried out in a manufacturing company in Brazil, which belongs to an American-based multinational. In the case study described herein, the manufacturing company established the proposed framework to support the combination of lean manufacturing and six sigma and introduced an enterprise-wide culture of project through the proposed Lean Six Sigma framework, which resulted in significant benefits.

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Management excellence practices in small- and medium-sized industries: proposition of an evaluation approach and application in an emerging country

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PurposeThis paper proposes an evaluation approach for analyzing excellence management practices at a regional level based on experts’ assessment.Design/methodology/approachUsing the National Quality Foundation’s Management Excellence Model (MEG), 19 management excellence practices were identified and tailored for small- and medium-sized industries (SMIs). Data were collected through a survey with 25 experts who assessed these practices in the context of Brazilian manufacturing SMIs. The analysis utilized Fuzzy TOPSIS Class (FTC), and a sensitivity analysis was also conducted.FindingsThe proposed evaluation approach integrates a reference model for management excellence (MEG), an analysis method incorporating uncertainty (FTC), and results that enable decision-makers to make well-informed choices. Of the 19 practices assessed, 15 were classified as “unacceptable,” while four were rated as “regular,” and none as “expected.” Key challenges relate to practices in information security, knowledge, innovation and change management.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s primary limitation is the use of non-probabilistic sampling and its focus on the Brazilian context. However, the extensive knowledge and experience of the experts in manufacturing SMIs and the need for studies addressing specific regional contexts should be noted.Practical implicationsThe findings reveal a significant gap between ideal management practices and the actual state of SMIs, especially in emerging markets.Originality/valueThis research introduces a novel approach that combines a reference model tailored for SMIs with a multicriteria decision-making method, offering valuable insights for decision-makers and guiding future research.

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<b>Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing Companies in Brazil: Is Innovativeness a Key Competitive Capability to Develop?

Cited by 2 publications

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A new Lean Six Sigma framework for improving competitiveness

A new Lean Six Sigma framework for improving competitiveness

Management excellence practices in small- and medium-sized industries: proposition of an evaluation approach and application in an emerging country

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