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The implementation of a Lean Six Sigma framework to enhance operational performance in an MRO facility

J. Hill, Andrew Thomas Orcid Logo, R. K. Mason-Jones, S. El-Kateb

Production & Manufacturing Research, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 26 - 48

Swansea University Author: Andrew Thomas Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1080/21693277.2017.1417179

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Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has rapidly established itself as the key business process improvement strategy of choice for many companies. The LSS approach provides significant benefits to companies through its dual focus on reducing waste and increasing value whilst resolving Critical to Quality (CTQ) issu...

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ISSN: 1756-669X 2169-3277
Published: Informa UK Limited 2018
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