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Towards Spreading The Adoption Of Six Sigma In The Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Sector

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  • Mahmoudi Houcine

    (Department of Commerce Science, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science, African University, Adrar, Algeria)

  • Roucham Benziane

    (Department of Management Science, Faculty of Management and, Economics Science, Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar, Algeria)

Abstract

Six Sigma is a realistic approach to enhancing a business's performance by reducing the variability of the process outcomes. The techniques of Six Sigma involve the application of the DMAIC phases to existing processes to improve them. However, there is a reticence and fear of implementing the DMAIC method. This is true, especially in the case of small and medium-sized businesses. To fulfil this gap, the paper targets at collecting data and forming a comprehensive, fitted framework to support the implementation of Six Sigma method within SMEs, relying on a documentary research approach, using an adapted interview, a model, and many practical cases. The Framework has valorized the all Six Sigma journey in SMEs and was tested and validated separately through practical studies and by proponents from leading practitioners and specialists.

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  • Mahmoudi Houcine & Roucham Benziane, 2022. "Towards Spreading The Adoption Of Six Sigma In The Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Sector," Economics and Management, Faculty of Economics, SOUTH-WEST UNIVERSITY "NEOFIT RILSKI", BLAGOEVGRAD, vol. 19(1), pages 34-51.
    • Handle: RePEc:neo:journl:v:19:y:2022:i:1:p:34-51
    DOI: 10.37708/em.swu.v19i1.4
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    Keywords

    Six Sigma; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; framework; Adapted interview; Review; model;
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    JEL classification:

    • H32 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - Firm
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management
    • L15 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Information and Product Quality
    • C80 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - General

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