ASQ–Call for Papers

Industry 4.0 provides the infrastructure to potentially enhance the Lean/Six Sigma capability of an organization both at the operational and enterprise level. At the operational level, performance and operational data metrics can transmit in real time through the Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) network enabling enhancements at the operational level. By LSS and Industry 4.0, numerous benefits have been identified like forecasting process defects in complex processes, enhancement of product and service quality and significant cost reduction. Moreover, in the era of Covid-19, this integrated approach can be extremely powerful in building organisational and supply chain resilience. This Special Issue aims to publish papers that provide greater insights into the integration of LSS with Industry 4.0 technology. The focus of this special issue will be on the challenges involved in the integration, benefits of the integrated approach via case studies as well as the success factors for the implementation and sustainability of the integrated approach from empirical studies (e.g.: surveys, interviews etc.). The guest editors are happy to accept either conceptual papers or empirical in nature, and pursue theory building or theory testing. It is important that the papers must be useful and relevant to industry and practitioners. Appropriate topics include but are not limited to: