A Review of Six Sigma Implementation in Indian SMEs – Tools & Techniques Used and Benefits Drawn

Authors

  • Javed I. Malek M.E. Scholar, Mechanical Engineering Department G.H.Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar, j
  • Darshak A. Desai 2 Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering Department, G.H.Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Va llabh Vidyanagar

Keywords:

Six Sigma, SMEs, DMAIC methodology, Tools & techniques, Critical success factors

Abstract

- For achieving global competitiveness and operational excellence in current market condition, Industries are
needed to produce the products which provide high quality at the lowest possible cost. Six Sigma has been widely used
project-driven management approach to produce high-quality products with the lowest possible cost. From the review of
previous publications it has been discovered that Indian SMEs have not adopted this approach up to its full extend. So
the objective of this paper is to explore the impact of Six Sigma in Indian SMEs. This paper is mainly focussing on the
DMAIC methodology of Six Sigma which has been successfully adopted by various SMEs. This paper discusses the
various tools and techniques used in each phase of DMAIC approach, its impact on bottom line through benefits gained
and critical success factors to show the roadmap for other SMEs to initiate Six Sigma in their industries.

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Published

2015-02-25

How to Cite

Javed I. Malek, & Darshak A. Desai. (2015). A Review of Six Sigma Implementation in Indian SMEs – Tools & Techniques Used and Benefits Drawn. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 2(2), 20–29. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/482

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2015): Volume 2 Issue 2, February 2015

Section

Articles