An Integrated Company-Wide Management System [electronic resource] : Combining Lean Six Sigma with Process Improvement /
Salah, Souraj.author.
Rahim, Abdur.author.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to implementing a company-wide management system (CWMS), utilising up-to-date methodologies of lean-six sigma in order to achieve high levels of business excellence. It builds the foundation for quality and continuous improvement, which can be implemented in any organization. The book begins with an introduction to and an overview of CWMSs, and reviews the existing literature on various management systems. It then discusses the integration and implementation of lean-six sigma in supply chain management. The integration approach presented highlights the link between the existing management systems and shows how continuous improvement methodologies are incorporated. The book then examines the components of CWMS, comparing them to other systems. It also explores Kano-based six sigma and concludes with further recommendations for reading. This book covers five management systems integrated into one novel approach that can be followed by organizations wishing to achieve quality and business excellence. Covering lean-six sigma - an essential element of management systems - it is a valuable resource for practitioners and academics alike. .
Introduction and Overview -- Literature Review -- Six Sigma and TQM -- The Integration of Six Sigma and Lean -- Kano-based Six Sigma -- Implementing Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management -- The Integration of QM and CI Methodologies with MSs -- Company-Wide Management System (CWMS) -- CWMS: Comparisons to Other Systems -- Conclusions and Recommendations.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to implementing a company-wide management system (CWMS), utilising up-to-date methodologies of lean-six sigma in order to achieve high levels of business excellence. It builds the foundation for quality and continuous improvement, which can be implemented in any organization. The book begins with an introduction to and an overview of CWMSs, and reviews the existing literature on various management systems. It then discusses the integration and implementation of lean-six sigma in supply chain management. The integration approach presented highlights the link between the existing management systems and shows how continuous improvement methodologies are incorporated. The book then examines the components of CWMS, comparing them to other systems. It also explores Kano-based six sigma and concludes with further recommendations for reading. This book covers five management systems integrated into one novel approach that can be followed by organizations wishing to achieve quality and business excellence. Covering lean-six sigma - an essential element of management systems - it is a valuable resource for practitioners and academics alike. .
Engineering economics.
Engineering economy.
Business logistics.
Quality control.
Reliability.
Industrial safety.
Production management.
Management information systems.
Industrial management.
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.
Logistics.
Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.
Production.
Business Process Management.