The Integration of TQM and Six-Sigma

Yang, Ching‐Chow

doi:10.5772/48731

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“…Also, some focused on their dissimilarities (Chinvigai et al , 2007; Näslund, 2008; Antony and Desai, 2009). Additional other works confirm their complementarity and the possibility integrating both TQM and Six Sigma practices (Yang, 2004; Zu et al , 2010; Yang, 2012; Sabet et al , 2014). Hence, the value added of the research is to fill the gap on the previous studies and attempts to study the integration of both TQM and Six Sigma practices in the Tunisian context which develop the theory of these two approaches.…”

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Impact of TQM/Six Sigma practices on company’s performance: Tunisian context

Lamine¹,

Lakhal

2018

IJQRM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the link between TQM/Six Sigma practices and their impact on performance. Design/methodology/approach Based on the literature review of research that investigated the TQM and Six Sigma best practices and performance, the TQM/Six Sigma practices are classified into three key categories: top management commitment and support (TMCS), infrastructure and core practices. This paper proposes a path model linking these practices and performance. The empirical data were obtained from a survey of 91 Tunisian companies in different sectors. The research model was tested using partial least squares (PLS) technique based on SmartPLS software. Findings The result shows that the implementation of Six Sigma practices is based majorly on the TQM practices. Also, it reveals the positive impact of TQM/Six Sigma practices on performance. Furthermore, the analysis of path model reveals the relative interdependence and significant link between TMCS, infrastructure, core practices and performance. Research limitations/implications The path model tested in this study combines the TQM/Six Sigma practices and reveals their link with performance, which enhance the research theory of both two approaches. Moreover, it will be a useful support for the quality expert on the effective integration of TQM and Six Sigma methods. Originality/value This study is the first one which studies the link between TQM/Six Sigma practices and company’s performance in the Tunisian context based on PLS technique.

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Impact of TQM/Six Sigma practices on company’s performance: Tunisian context

Lamine¹,

Lakhal

2018

IJQRM

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“…Methodology and Metrics (tools and techniques) (Snee and Hoerl, 2005). Snee and Hoerl (2005); , Yang (2012) stated that the ultimate goal of Six-Sigma is to enable organisations to deliver the greatest value to the customer and employees; therefore, the key strategy of Six-Sigma are:…”

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“…Mainly, there are no clear success factors mentioned in the literature regarding integrating Six-Sigma and TQM; However, the factors that were ranked as an effective success factor for Six-Sigma and TQM implementation by numerous studies (Henderson and Evan, 2000;Ho et al,2000;Antony and Banuelas, 2002;Yang, 2012 9. Utilization of IT to support implementation.…”

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“…Demast (2004) declares that Six-Sigma is the greatest complete strategy. Yang (2012) argues that TQM is also classified as one of the best initiatives in terms of continuous improvement and quality commitment with Cheng (2008) confirming that TQM is the prime component of Six-Sigma. Reichhart and Holweg, (2007) suggested that Lean manufacturing is another effective method for simplifying the production lines and achieving the process performance, though, Lean is also focused on achieving cost reduction through the elimination of waste and fully utilise the workers' capabilities.…”

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“…To obtain business excellence within manufacturing organisation, the quality management system must be developed to meet the level of sustainable improvement which provides longterm success and customer loyalty (ibid). Those two improvement levels are the critical goals of the business excellence (ibid).The view supported byYang (2012) is that business excellence represents a degree of superiority. It is integrated system between quality management methods and based on the pursuit of continuous improvement rooted both in organisation's results and the way of achieving.…”

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The Integration of TQM and Six-Sigma

Cited by 8 publications

References 48 publications

Impact of TQM/Six Sigma practices on company’s performance: Tunisian context

Impact of TQM/Six Sigma practices on company’s performance: Tunisian context

Development of an integrated quality management Framework for manufacturing organisations

A proof of concept study on reliability assessment of different metal foil length based piezoelectric sensor for electromechanical impedance techniques

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