The use of the Six Sigma concept in supply logistics

This paper aims to present Six Sigma as one of the concepts of business process improvement, including logistics processes. Firstly, the author presents the role of information logistics and controlling to improve the efficiency of supply logistics. Then, she focuses on the characteristics of Six Si...

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Main Author: Agnieszka Szmelter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: WSB University in Torun 2012-12-01
Series:Torun Business Review
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Online Access:https://tbr.wsb.torun.pl/index.php/journal/article/view/224
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Summary:This paper aims to present Six Sigma as one of the concepts of business process improvement, including logistics processes. Firstly, the author presents the role of information logistics and controlling to improve the efficiency of supply logistics. Then, she focuses on the characteristics of Six Sigma, including Lean Management philosophy, and identifies the connection between logistics and this methodology. She also presents an example of using the Six Sigma tools in the process of supply in a chosen company.
ISSN:1643-8175
2451-0955