Mariam Bader, Jiju Antony, Raja Jayaraman, Vikas Swarnakar, Ravindra S. Goonetilleke, Maher Maalouf, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Kevin Linderman
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Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the critical failure factors (CFFs) linked to various types of process improvement (PI) projects such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Agile. Proposing a mitigation framework accordingly is also an aim of this study. Design/methodology/approach This research undertakes a systematic literature review of 49 papers that were relevant to the scope of the study and that were published in four prominent databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO. Findings Further analysis identifies 39 factors that contribute to the failure of PI projects. Among these factors, significant emphasis is placed on issues such as “resistance to cultural change,” “insufficient support from top management,” “inadequate training and education,” “poor communication” and “lack of resources,” as primary causes of PI project failures. To address and overcome the PI project failures, the authors propose a framework for failure mitigation based on change management models. The authors present future research directions that aim to enhance both the theoretical understanding and practical aspects of PI project failures. Practical implications Through this study, researchers and project managers can benefit from well-structured guidelines and invaluable insights that will help them identify and address potential failures, leading to successful implementation and sustainable improvements within organizations. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this paper is the first study of its kind to examine the CFFs of five PI methodologies and introduces a novel approach derived from change management theory as a solution to minimize the risk associated with PI failure.
本研究的目的是研究与各种类型的过程改进(PI)项目(如改善、精益、六西格玛、精益六西格玛和敏捷)相关的关键失效因素(cff)。提出相应的缓解框架也是本研究的目的之一。本研究对与研究范围相关的49篇论文进行了系统的文献综述,这些论文发表在四个著名的数据库中,包括Google Scholar、Scopus、Web of Science和EBSCO。进一步分析确定了39个导致PI项目失败的因素。在这些因素中,重要的重点放在诸如“抵制文化变革”、“来自高层管理人员的支持不足”、“培训和教育不足”、“沟通不周”和“缺乏资源”等问题上,这些都是PI项目失败的主要原因。为了解决和克服PI项目的失败,作者提出了一个基于变更管理模型的失败缓解框架。作者提出了未来的研究方向,旨在提高对项目失败的理论认识和实践方面的认识。通过这项研究,研究人员和项目经理可以从结构良好的指导方针和宝贵的见解中受益,这将帮助他们识别和解决潜在的失败,从而在组织内成功实施和可持续改进。据作者所知,本文是同类研究中第一个研究五种PI方法的cff,并引入了一种源于变革管理理论的新方法,作为最小化PI失败相关风险的解决方案。
期刊介绍:
Launched in 2010, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma publishes original, empirical and review papers, case studies and theoretical frameworks or models related to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. High quality submissions are sought from academics, researchers, practitioners and leading management consultants from around the world. Research, case studies and examples can be cited from manufacturing, service and public sectors. This includes manufacturing, health, financial services, local government, education, professional services, IT Services, transport, etc.