Implementing a customised Lean Six Sigma methodology at a compound animal feed manufacturer in Ireland

IF 3.8 2区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Anna Trubetskaya, Olivia McDermott, Padraig Brophy
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Purpose This study aims to propose a tailored Lean Six Sigma framework providing an accessible Lean Six Sigma methodology for compound feed manufacturers with the aim of mitigating rising costs and increasingly complex demands from customers. Design/methodology/approach A Lean Six Sigma framework was designed combining Lean value stream mapping and Six Sigma structured problem-solving with a case study in an Irish compound feed manufacturer. Findings The study found that the Lean Six Sigma implementation framework provided a simplified approach, which fitted the resource availability within compound feed manufacturing. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by the constraints of a sole case study in providing empirical evidence of the effectiveness of the framework. Nevertheless, a conceptual Lean Six Sigma model is proposed, which will assist compound feed manufacturers implementing a continuous improvement approach. Originality/value This paper proposes a simplified approach to the implementation of Lean Six Sigma in agricultural compound feed manufacturers and in small and medium-sized organisations. This is the first such study in Ireland and will add to the body of work on Lean in agriculture and aid other agri-businesses and compound feed manufacturers in understanding how Lean Six Sigma can benefit.
在爱尔兰的一家复合动物饲料制造商实施定制的精益六西格玛方法
本研究旨在提出一个量身定制的精益六西格玛框架,为配合饲料制造商提供一个可访问的精益六西格玛方法,旨在缓解成本上升和客户日益复杂的需求。设计/方法/方法结合精益价值流映射和六西格玛结构化问题解决方案,设计了一个精益六西格玛框架,并以爱尔兰配合饲料制造商为例进行了研究。研究发现精益六西格玛实施框架提供了一种简化的方法,适合配合饲料生产中的资源可用性。研究的局限性/意义本研究在提供框架有效性的经验证据方面受到单一案例研究的限制。然而,提出了一个概念性的精益六西格玛模型,这将有助于配合饲料制造商实施持续改进方法。原创性/价值本文提出了一种在农业配合饲料制造商和中小型组织中实施精益六西格玛的简化方法。这是爱尔兰的第一个这样的研究,将增加对农业精益工作的主体,并帮助其他农业企业和配合饲料制造商了解精益六西格玛如何受益。
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International Journal of Lean Six Sigma
International Journal of Lean Six Sigma Engineering-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
CiteScore
8.90
自引率
15.00%
发文量
46
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.
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