ADVANTAGES OF LEAN SIX SIGMA’S IMPLEMENTATION IN THE ROMANIAN ECONOMY
ADVANTAGES OF LEAN SIX SIGMA’S IMPLEMENTATION IN THE ROMANIAN ECONOMY
Author(s): Alexandra Mirela Cristina MUNTEANUSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Academia de Studii Economice - Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice (CCASP)
Keywords: Lean Six Sigma; Lean; Six Sigma; SMEs; DMAIC
Summary/Abstract: This paper highlights the need for continuing and enhancing the implementation framework of Lean Six Sigma in Romania. A brief history of Lean, Six Sigma and the result of their merger precedes the introduction of the concept Lean Six Sigma. After pointing out the advantages of using Lean Six Sigma for improving business processes, as seen in literature by consecrated authors, DMAIC methodology and its specific tools are introduced. The paper presents the status of Lean Six Sigma’s implementation in Romania, in large organizations as well as in SMEs, giving actual examples of successful Romanian companies
Journal: Management Research and Practice
- Issue Year: 9/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 54-60
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English