Design for Lean Six Sigma Application in a Family Run Multi-generational Micro Enterprise – A Case Study

John O’Shanahan, Olivia McDermott, John Noonan

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Abstract

Existing research emphasises limited success rates for Lean implementation in Small and Medium Sized Organisations. The objective of this research was to test and validate the applicability of Design for Lean Six Sigma methodology in a case study within a micro enterprise. The DFLSS model of Define-Measure-Explore-Develop and Implement was utilised to redesign a new order entry process within the case study organisation. The results confirmed that utilising Define for Lean Six Sigma and the voice of the customer enabled a new order entry design that improved productivity, reduced nonvalue add steps and reduced order turnaround times while increasing revenue. The study demonstrates the applicability of Lean to smaller organisations and the effective application of the Define for Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLean, Green and Sustainability - 8th IFIP WG 5.7 European Lean Educator Conference, ELEC 2022, Proceedings
EditorsOlivia McDermott, Aidan Toner, Angelo Rosa, José Carlos Sá
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages318-328
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783031257407
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event8th IFIP WG 5.7 European Lean Educator Conference, ELEC 2022 - Galway, Ireland
Duration: 22 Nov 202224 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume668 IFIP
ISSN (Print)1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)1868-422X

Conference

Conference8th IFIP WG 5.7 European Lean Educator Conference, ELEC 2022
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityGalway
Period22/11/2224/11/22

Keywords

  • Critical success factors
  • Design for lean six sigma
  • DMEDI
  • Lean implementation
  • ME
  • Micro enterprises

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