A lean six sigma case study: an application of the "5s" techniques

Dario Pranckevicius; Deisell M Diaz; Howard Gitlow

doi:10.1108/97279810880001268

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A lean six sigma case study: an application of the "5s" techniques

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A lean six sigma case study: an application of the "5s" techniques

Dario Pranckevicius, Deisell M Diaz and Howard Gitlow

Journal of advances in management research, Vol.5(1), pp.63-79

2008-01-01

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/97279810880001268

Abstract

5S techniques

Lean

Six Sigma

DMAIC model

This paper presents an application of the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC model. It is used to improve a plastic cup manufacturing process. The Improve Phase of the DMAIC model utilizes the amazingly simple, and yet effective, Japanese 5S techniques to achieve a dramatic improvement in the process.

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Title: A lean six sigma case study: an application of the "5s" techniques
Creators: Dario Pranckevicius - Department of Management Science, School of Business Administration, University of Miami
Deisell M Diaz - Department of Management Science, School of Business Administration, University of Miami
Howard Gitlow - Department of Management Science, School of Business Administration, University of Miami
Publication Details: Journal of advances in management research, Vol.5(1), pp.63-79
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic Unit: Miami Herbert Business School; MHBS - Management Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Record Identifier: 991031577038902976