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Lean six sigma methodologies improve clinical laboratory efficiency and reduce turnaround times

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis"

DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22180

Abstract: Organizing work flow is a major task of laboratory management. Recently, clinical laboratories have started to adopt methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and some successful implementations have been reported. This study used Lean Six… read more here.

Keywords: lean six; clinical laboratory; six sigma; turnaround ... See more keywords

Lean six sigma in the food industry: Construct development and measurement validation

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "International Journal of Production Economics"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107843

Abstract: Abstract Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a hybrid initiative that identifies customer desires, eliminates wastes and reduces variability. It combines Six Sigma's structured problem solving using statistical tools with lean operation's emphasis on flow improvement.… read more here.

Keywords: food industry; industry; six sigma; lean six ... See more keywords

Big data in lean six sigma: a review and further research directions

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "International Journal of Production Research"

DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1598599

Abstract: Manufacturing and service organisations improve their processes on a continuous basis to have better operational performance. They use lean six sigma (LSS) projects for process improvement. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the existing literature… read more here.

Keywords: big data; research; six sigma; research directions ... See more keywords

Increasing a gas distributor net profit through Lean Six Sigma

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Quality Engineering"

DOI: 10.1080/08982112.2017.1386787

Abstract: ABSTRACT Among several approaches used to make companies competitive, Lean Six Sigma combines the principles of two ensured methodologies to generate value for customers through improvements on the process. In this work, a Lean Six… read more here.

Keywords: increasing gas; lean six; six sigma; net profit ... See more keywords

An assessment of barriers to integrate lean six sigma and industry 4.0 in manufacturing environment: case based approach

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing"

DOI: 10.1080/0951192x.2024.2335969

Abstract: ABSTRACT The integration of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) with Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has numerous advantages for the organization. LSS and I4.0 integration in manufacturing environments face some challenges, including data integration, a lack of understanding… read more here.

Keywords: integration; industry; lean six; manufacturing ... See more keywords

 Integrating Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 for advancing the circular economy: A holistic research study

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Quality Management Journal"

DOI: 10.1080/10686967.2024.2429805

Abstract:  ABSTRACT The value of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) production is often assessed without considering sustainability, leading to incomplete evaluations. The disconnect between quality management and circular economy principles hinders efforts to enhance resource efficiency. Additionally, the… read more here.

Keywords: industry; lean six; circular economy; six sigma ... See more keywords

Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, and organizational performance: An integrated approach

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Quality Management Journal"

DOI: 10.1080/10686967.2025.2528597

Abstract: Abstract Organizations endeavor to enhance their market positions and gain competitive advantages by either continuously improving or radically transforming their systems and processes. Despite the worldwide popularity of the ISO 9001 as a quality management… read more here.

Keywords: quality management; iso; lean six; iso 9001 ... See more keywords

Optimising PVI workflow with lean six sigma: enhancing efficiency and patient care in complex EP labs

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Europace"

DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaf085.839

Abstract: Abstract Background Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) via radiofrequency ablation is a complex procedure for treating atrial fibrillation (AF) that requires advanced equipment and specialised personnel. Optimising workflow in the electrophysiology (EP) lab is critical for… read more here.

Keywords: time; procedure; lean six; six sigma ... See more keywords
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Corrigendum to: Using Lean Six Sigma to improve rates of day of surgery admission in a national thoracic surgery department

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "International Journal for Quality in Health Care"

DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa003

Abstract: © The Author(s) 2020. Published by Oxford University Press in association with the International Society for Quality in Health Care. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution… read more here.

Keywords: six sigma; improve rates; lean six; sigma improve ... See more keywords

Lean Principles to Improve Quality in High-Throughput COVID-19 Testing Using SwabSeq: A Barcoded Sequencing-Based Testing Platform

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Laboratory Medicine"

DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmab069

Abstract: Abstract Objective To describe and quantify the effect of quality control (QC) metrics to increase testing efficiency in a high-complexity, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments–certified laboratory that uses amplicon-based, next generation sequencing for the clinical detection… read more here.

Keywords: quality; six sigma; lean six; sequencing based ... See more keywords

Lean Six Sigma Methodologies to Reduce the Cardiac Troponin Turnaround Time in the Core Laboratory.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Laboratory medicine"

DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac088

Abstract: OBJECTIVE Measurement of cardiac biomarker troponin T plays a vital role in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. A quick turnaround time (TAT) for cardiac troponin T is crucial in managing patients in the emergency department… read more here.

Keywords: laboratory; core laboratory; lean six; six sigma ... See more keywords