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Agile And Lean Six Sigma Integration: A Leadership Framework, Alessandro Laureani

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Agile and Lean Six Sigma integration: a Leadership framework

Author: Alessandro Laureani, Independent Lean Six Sigma Scholar, Ireland

E-mail: alaureani@hotmail.com Phone: +353 87 914 4532

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how Agile methodologies and Lean Six Sigma can coexist and propose a Leadership framework to successfully merge Agile methodologies with Lean Six Sigma practice.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper builds on the author’s doctoral thesis on Leadership for Lean Six Sigma, and integrate Agile practices based on the author’s experience in the software development industry.

Findings

Agile methodologies, that came to …

Lss Implementation In Micro Enterprises: Adoption Of Tools To Support Competitiveness, Seamus O'Reilly, Dermot Freeman, Lawrence Dooley

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LSS Implementation in Micro Enterprises:

Adoption of tools to support competitiveness

Seamus O’Reilly^a (s.oreilly@ucc.ie), Dermot Freeman^b (info@dermotfreeman.com)

and Lawrence Dooley^a (l.dooley@ucc.ie)

^aCork University Business School, Ireland. ^bDermot Freeman & Associates, Ireland

Purpose

This study seeks to contribute to an emerging literature addressing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation in the micro enterprise context. Specifically, it explores what LSS tools address business opportunities and challenges identified by micro enterprises.

Methodology

This study adopts a purposive sampling approach. Thirty micro enterprise who had availed of a lean start programme launched by a …

The Application Of Measures Of Lean Production For Services, Willem Salentijn, Jiju Antony, Chad Laux

International Conference on Lean Six Sigma

This paper gives insights on how to measure the degree of lean for services and explores existing instruments, proposing adaptions on an existing instrument, developed for production.

Sustaining Continuous Improvement In Public Sector Services Through Double Loop Learning, Chris Buckell Msc, Mairi Macintyre Assoc. Prof.

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Abstract

Purpose: Public Service Organisations (PSOs) are facing continuing funding challenges and increased pressure to maintain and improve service delivery with fewer resources. One response, with the promise of improving efficiency rather than cutting services, has been to implement Continuous Improvement (CI) but success has been sporadic and unpredictable. The well documented and pervasive CI methodologies in PSOs, including Lean and Six Sigma, have general agreement across practitioners and scholars alike, thus the reasons behind their potted success must lie elsewhere, in the culture or the environment perhaps? This work explores the wider contextual issues of CI implementation with the …

From Letters To Logistics - The Enabling Role Of A Lean Transformation Programme In A National Postal Service: The Case Of An Post, Ireland, Seamus O'Reilly, Leadiing Edge Group, An Post

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From Letters to Logistics - The enabling role of a lean transformation programme

in a national postal service: The case of An Post, Ireland

Seamus O’Reilly (Cork University Business School), David Murray (An Post) and Joe Aherne (Leading Edge Group)

Abstract

Purpose

This paper investigates the role of a lean transformation programme in supporting the transition of a national postal (mail) service from a traditional letter delivery service to a competitive parcel delivery service.

Methodology

Given the objective an intrinsic case study (Stake, 2005) approach was adopted, as this specific case was of interest. To support this approach the researchers …

Improve Outcomes In Lean Six Sigma With Servant Leadership, David W. Hoffa, Chad Laux, Manal Alduraibi

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore lean leadership within Lean Six Sigma (LSS). The objective of this paper was to explore how LSS program success might be improved by focusing Black Belt efforts on mentoring Green Belts with a servant leadership model. The importance of Green Belt projects is typically overlooked in the literature. The effects of prioritizing the development of Green Belts and building a culture of continuous improvement over the traditional Black Belt project focus is explored.

2. Design/Methodology/Approach

The methodology of this paper is inspired by the authors’ field experiences in managing LSS …

Waste As A Product Of Organisational Culture, Dobrochna Sztajerska, Karolina Pawlusiak

International Conference on Lean Six Sigma

The organisational culture was subjected to studies for many years (Schein, 1983; Svyantek and DeShon, 1993; Sułkowski 2001, Chmielewska-Muciek 2009), so was the muda (waste) concept (Womack and Jones, 1996; Rother and Shook, 2003; Liker, 2003; Lisiecka and Burka, 2015). However, there is no research linking these two constructs, especially when it comes to looking for specific waste depending on the organisational culture.

Six Sigma And Lean Approach For Enhanced Process Value Chain, Maryam Zulfiqar

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Abstract

This research highlight the different aspects of implementing lean and six-sigma approach, their contrasting features and integration in manufacturing organizations. Qualitative research method has been used to conduct this research as the defined period of time for the research was limited. This method was pertinent for the deep analysis of literature and case studies of concerned approaches. It helped to conduct the research in a subjective manner. The use of secondary data saved time from preparing the questionnaires or surveys also the ethical approval from the University of the West of Scotland was not required. Descriptive feature of qualitative …

Applying Lean Six Sigma And Systematic Layout Planning To Improve Patient Transportation Equipment Storage In An Acute Care Hospital, Sandra Furterer, Pratheeka Kancharla

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Purpose:

The purpose of this project was to optimize the patient transportation process at an acute care hospital to achieve reduced transportation times.

Methodology:

A detailed Lean Six Sigma study on the patient transport and equipment handling processes helped to determine possible ways to reduce the equipment handling time which eventually reduces the patient transportation time. The Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) approach usually applied in manufacturing environments was used to identify which patient transport equipment was needed to be stored in which locations throughout the hospital footprint. The assignment of equipment to locations was determined based on frequency of use, …

Mapping Of The Information Flow Of The Valle Occidental Coffee Region: A System-Of-Systems Perspective, Irene Campos

CESUN Conference

Uncertainty is a characteristic of many of the contemporary environments that our systems inhabit. In the case of farming systems, uncertainty has always been present in the form of unpredictable weather conditions, disease outbreaks and evolving societal and economic factors. Uncertainty poses a challenge for communication and information alignment, which is especially important for a farming system responding to disasters. A first step towards finding solutions for problems of information alignment in systems is mapping and identifying information links in them. The goal of this research is to map the information flow and feedback dynamics of the Valle Occidental coffee …

Exploring How Prize Challenges Complement An Organization's Innovation Efforts, Ademir Vrolijk, Zoe Szajnfarber

CESUN Conference

prize challenge, open innovation, crowdsourcing, NASA, 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, additive manufacturing

Risk Management Decision Making For Security And Trust In Hardware Supply Chains, Zachary A. Collier, Thomas L. Polmateer, James H. Lambert

CESUN Conference

Modern cyber-physical systems are enabled by electronic hardware and embedded systems. The security of these sub-components is a concern during the design and operational phases of cyber-physical system life cycles. Compromised electronics can result in mission-critical failures, unauthorized access, and other severe consequences. As systems become more complex and feature greater connectivity, system owners must make decisions regarding how to mitigate risks and ensure resilience and trust. This paper provides an overview of research efforts related to assessing and managing risks, resilience, and trust with an emphasis on electronic hardware and embedded systems. The research takes a decision-oriented perspective, drawing …

The Challenges And Opportunities Of Teaching Systems Engineering For Large Scale Engineering Systemse, Edward Pines, Dennis Engi

CESUN Conference

In this paper, we discuss a course in large scale systems engineering that was developed as part of a twelve-credit Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering for part-time and returning students. Our focus was on how to work on big, unmanageable, messy problems. Teaching systems engineering for large-scale engineering systems is challenging for many reasons. One of the main challenges is the breadth of material to be addressed within one or two courses. Other challenges result from how students learn about the transitions from the development of a conceptual framework to systems architecture through engineering design, mathematical analysis and eventual construction …

Internet Of Things In Sustainable Energy Systems, Abdul Salam

Faculty Publications

Our planet has abundant renewable and conventional energy resources but technological capability and capacity gaps coupled with water-energy needs limit the benefits of these resources to citizens. Through IoT technology solutions and state-of-the-art IoT sensing and communications approaches, the sustainable energy-related research and innovation can bring a revolution in this area. Moreover, by the leveraging current infrastructure, including renewable energy technologies, microgrids, and power-to-gas (P2G) hydrogen systems, the Internet of Things in sustainable energy systems can address challenges in energy security to the community, with a minimal trade-off to environment and culture. In this chapter, the IoT in sustainable energy …

Internet Of Things For Sustainable Mining, Abdul Salam

Faculty Publications

The sustainable mining Internet of Things deals with the applications of IoT technology to the coupled needs of sustainable recovery of metals and a healthy environment for a thriving planet. In this chapter, the IoT architecture and technology is presented to support development of a digital mining platform emphasizing the exploration of rock–fluid–environment interactions to develop extraction methods with maximum economic benefit, while maintaining and preserving both water quantity and quality, soil, and, ultimately, human health. New perspectives are provided for IoT applications in developing new mineral resources, improved management of tailings, monitoring and mitigating contamination from mining. Moreover, tools …

Space Architecture Assessment Using System-Of-Systems Methodologies, Liam Durbin, Cesare Guariniello, Daniel Delaurentis

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium

As technologies in the space exploration community are further developed, mission complexity and the associated risks have become greater. Dozens of complicated system interactions may result in unexpected, potentially dangerous emergent behaviors. Early efforts are underway by NASA to map potential system architectures (collections of systems which fulfill design requirements) for future human space exploration missions. However, current mission complexity requires the determination of emergent behaviors, as well as time requirements, and safety levels of complicated space exploration architectures, which current analysis methods in use cannot address. To that end, a newer technique has been developed—System Operability Dependency Analysis (SODA). …

Smart Travel, Apoorva Sulakhe

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

The purpose of this poster is to further explore the idea of a “SMART” travel app. To design an app that is self-monitoring, that could analyze data and present the best travel options for customers in terms of available providers, price and time. Not only should the app be beneficial to customers but it should also be beneficial to providers. Through a series of analysis, questionnaires and eye tracking experiments our team was able to design an app that will provide customers with the information needed to make a well-informed decision on how to travel from point A to B, …

Answering Food Insecurity: Serving The Community With Food And Knowledge Using Technology, Courtney Simpson

Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement

The courses of Tech120, CGT110, and ENGT 180/181 and Red Gold at Purdue collaborated to design a robot that would plant and water a garden for a local community charter school. The students centered the project on the users’ needs for fresh food, nutrition education, and early exposure to STEM for children. The school, Anderson Preparatory Academy (APA), is comprised of many children who come from low-income families and are in the free or reduced lunch program. Inspired from “Farm Bot,” a similar system that allows for almost hands-free gardening, the “Boiler Bot” is designed to be scalable so children …

Improving Security Efficacy And Patron Wait Times In Bankers Life Fieldhouse At Indiana Pacers Games, Christien Alexander, Shaince Matthews, Ryan Mccavit, Roneisha Watkins, James E. Dietz Phd, Chad Laux Phd

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An Institutional Approach To Lean Six Sigma In Higher Education, Timothy Winders, Chad Laux Phd

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Improving Peruvian Manufacture Of Welding Electrodes, Almendra Morales, Alejandro Gallegos, David Hernandez, Maria Ortiz

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Evaluation Of Point Of Distribution Exercise, Kristen Dietz, Andrew Barett, Chad Laux Phd, Ryan Tennessen, Randy Black Phd, Pamela Aaltonen Phd, James E. Dietz Phd

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No abstract provided.

Implementing Lean Six Sigma In Fda Regulated Technology Transfer, Naina Zachariah, Chad Laux Phd

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No abstract provided.

Lean Innovation - Funding Stem Education, Samarth Gupta, Chad Laux Phd

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No abstract provided.

Learning Lean Six Sigma: A Student Reflective Study, Chad Laux, Ludmila Nunes

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Lean Six Sigma has become a worldwide effort at continuous improvement. As it becomes more prevalent, the teaching and learning of LSS has not caught up with current trends. The purpose of this paper is to understand how students learn Lean Six Sigma in a classroom environment.

Stakeholder Theory: Implications For Total Quality Management In Higher Education, Louis Hickman, Mesut Akdere

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No abstract provided.

Utilizing Six Sigma Methodology For Training Undergraduate Student For Conducting Global Field Research, Kritika Chopra, Shweta Chopra, Chad Laux

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With the increase in demand for the global research, scholars in engineering and technology discipline do not hesitate in taking up global opportunity for conducting research. Training the next generation for such international research opportunity is key and involving undergraduate students’ beyond study abroad is important.

How To Use Lean Six Sigma To Improve Service Processes In Higher Education: A Case Study, Na Li, Susan Ely, Chad Laux

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The purpose of this paper is to explore how to use Six Sigma to improve the service process in higher education.

Lean Six Sigma In Academic Institutions—Uk Vs. Rest Of The World, Stephen Anthony, Jiju Antony

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The main purpose of this paper is to illustrate examples of the current maturity of universities both in the UK and abroad when implementing a continuous improvement programme or change agenda using techniques such as Lean Six Sigma.

A Lean Six Sigma Approach For Improving Utilization Of Walk-In Tutors, Sandra Furterer, Kellie Schneider, Michael Key, Yusheng "Johnny” Zhang

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The purpose of this study is to improve the utilization of walk-in tutors at the University of Dayton.