Implementing lean sigma framework in an Indian automotive valves manufacturing organisation: a case study |
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Authors: | S Vinodh SG Gautham Anesh Ramiya R |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Production Engineering , National Institute of Technology , Tiruchirappalli – 620 015, Tamil Nadu, India vinodh_sekar82@yahoo.com;3. Industrial Engineering Department , Purdue University , Indiana, USA;4. John Deere India Private Limited , Pune, India |
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Abstract: | The manufacturing organisations have been witnessing a key transition to lean manufacturing paradigm so as to eliminate waste. Concurrently, six sigma methodology has been widely used for reducing the defects. In order to attain the combined benefits of these two approaches, the amalgamated lean sigma framework has originated. Lean sigma framework proves drawbacks, such as lack of systematic and scientific management and feeble lean anchorage. In order to overcome these deficiencies, this article contributes a refined lean sigma framework, and its effectiveness has been test implemented in an Indian automotive valves manufacturing organisation. The implementation benefits are described in this article. |
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Keywords: | lean manufacturing six sigma lean six sigma waste elimination defects reduction |
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