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A Research Study on How Project Management Can Help Improve Lean Six Sigma: A Proposed Approach

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  • Brian J. Galli

    (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

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Today, project managers are challenged with improving efficiency and overall productivity while working on certain tasks. They must be flexible and understand how to use tools and methods to improve results. While Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides an overall data driven process to detect and improve system defects, project management has tools to evaluate and create a defined plan and manage a project. This article examines LSS alongside Project Management. It breaks down Six Sigma's DMAIC process, and shows incorporate both LSS and project management tools. If LSS only focuses on minimizing defects, then time management, cost reduction, and overall project planning must be incorporated to achieve successful project completion. This research demonstrates how that is possible. Finally, the research answers a key question: Can project management benefit LSS?

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  • Brian J. Galli, 2018. "A Research Study on How Project Management Can Help Improve Lean Six Sigma: A Proposed Approach," International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology (IJSSMET), IGI Global, vol. 9(4), pages 1-25, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jssmet:v:9:y:2018:i:4:p:1-25
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    1. Haitham M. Alzoubi & Hamzah Elrehail & Jalal Rajeh Hanaysha & Anwar Al-Gasaymeh & Raid Al-Adaileh, 2022. "The Role of Supply Chain Integration and Agile Practices in Improving Lead Time During the COVID-19 Crisis," International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology (IJSSMET), IGI Global, vol. 13(1), pages 1-11, January.

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