The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance
Introduction: In an increasingly competitive manufacturing sector, companies are adopting innovative approaches, such as the Lean Six Sigma methodology, to enhance their operations, competitiveness, and sustainability. This study explores the effect of Lean Six Sigma methodology and data-driven deci...
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| description | Introduction: In an increasingly competitive manufacturing sector, companies are adopting innovative approaches, such as the Lean Six Sigma methodology, to enhance their operations, competitiveness, and sustainability. This study explores the effect of Lean Six Sigma methodology and data-driven decision-making on sustainable manufacturing practices.Methods: The study employs thematic analysis to clarify and identify principle nodes and themes, including Six Sigma, quality improvement, management approaches, and front-line worker perspectives. The analysis aims to deepen understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and their implications for sustainable manufacturing practices.Results: The analysis identifies employee motivation, balanced scorecards, company culture, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and data-driven decision-making as key drivers of sustainable manufacturing practices. Evidence suggests that implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology, promoting data-driven decision-making, and nurturing a positive company culture enhances environmental performance in the manufacturing industry.Discussion: The findings indicate that Lean Six Sigma, data-driven decision-making, and a positive company culture are effective strategies to enhance sustainability in manufacturing, offering valuable insights for companies seeking to improve sustainability while maintaining competitiveness. This study underlines the potential of Lean Six Sigma as a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-265b184ead4647a7a7f024f5c474c9e22023-06-01T05:16:56ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Environmental Science2296-665X2023-06-011110.3389/fenvs.2023.11844881184488The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performanceJing Huang0Muhammad Irfan1Syeda Saman Fatima2Rao Muhammad Shahid3School of Accountancy, Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, ChinaInstitute of Banking and Finance, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, PakistanInstitute of Banking and Finance, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, PakistanInstitute of Banking and Finance, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, PakistanIntroduction: In an increasingly competitive manufacturing sector, companies are adopting innovative approaches, such as the Lean Six Sigma methodology, to enhance their operations, competitiveness, and sustainability. This study explores the effect of Lean Six Sigma methodology and data-driven decision-making on sustainable manufacturing practices.Methods: The study employs thematic analysis to clarify and identify principle nodes and themes, including Six Sigma, quality improvement, management approaches, and front-line worker perspectives. The analysis aims to deepen understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and their implications for sustainable manufacturing practices.Results: The analysis identifies employee motivation, balanced scorecards, company culture, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and data-driven decision-making as key drivers of sustainable manufacturing practices. Evidence suggests that implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology, promoting data-driven decision-making, and nurturing a positive company culture enhances environmental performance in the manufacturing industry.Discussion: The findings indicate that Lean Six Sigma, data-driven decision-making, and a positive company culture are effective strategies to enhance sustainability in manufacturing, offering valuable insights for companies seeking to improve sustainability while maintaining competitiveness. This study underlines the potential of Lean Six Sigma as a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing practices.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1184488/fullmanufacturing industryLean Six Sigma methodologyenvironmental performancedata-driven decision-makingsustainable manufacturing practicesthematic analysis |
| spellingShingle | Jing Huang Muhammad Irfan Syeda Saman Fatima Rao Muhammad Shahid The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance Frontiers in Environmental Science manufacturing industry Lean Six Sigma methodology environmental performance data-driven decision-making sustainable manufacturing practices thematic analysis |
| title | The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance |
| title_full | The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance |
| title_fullStr | The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance |
| title_short | The role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices: an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles, data-driven decision making, and environmental performance |
| title_sort | role of lean six sigma in driving sustainable manufacturing practices an analysis of the relationship between lean six sigma principles data driven decision making and environmental performance |
| topic | manufacturing industry Lean Six Sigma methodology environmental performance data-driven decision-making sustainable manufacturing practices thematic analysis |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1184488/full |
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