TY - JOUR
T1 - A lean six sigma framework for continuous and incremental improvement in the oil and gas sector
AU - Nascimento, Daniel Luiz de Mattos
AU - Goncalvez Quelhas, Osvaldo Luiz
AU - Gusmão Caiado, Rodrigo Goyannes
AU - Tortorella, Guilherme Luz
AU - Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo
AU - Rocha-Lona, Luis
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.
PY - 2020/5/14
Y1 - 2020/5/14
N2 - Purpose: This paper aims to explore synergies between lean production (LP) and six sigma principles to propose a lean six sigma (LSS) framework for continuous and incremental improvement in the oil and gas sector. The Three-dimensional LSS framework seeks to provide various combinations about the integration between LP principles, DMAIC (define–measure–analyse–improve–control) cycle and plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle to support operations management needs. Design/methodology/approach: The research method is composed of two main steps: diagnosis of current problems and proposition of a conceptual framework that qualitatively integrates synergistic aspects of LP and six sigma and analysis of the application of the construct through semi-structured interviews with leaders from oil and gas companies to assess and validate the proposed framework. Findings: As a result, a conceptual framework of LSS is developed contemplating the integration of LP and six sigma and providing a systemic and holistic approach to problem-solving through continuous and incremental improvement in the oil and gas sector. Originality/value: This research is different from previous studies because it integrates LP principles, DMAIC and PDCA cycles into a unique framework that fulfils a specific need of oil and gas sector. It presents a customized LSS framework that guides wastes and cost reduction while enhancing quality and reducing process variability to elevate efficiency in operations management of this sector. This is an original research that presents new and original scientific findings.
AB - Purpose: This paper aims to explore synergies between lean production (LP) and six sigma principles to propose a lean six sigma (LSS) framework for continuous and incremental improvement in the oil and gas sector. The Three-dimensional LSS framework seeks to provide various combinations about the integration between LP principles, DMAIC (define–measure–analyse–improve–control) cycle and plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle to support operations management needs. Design/methodology/approach: The research method is composed of two main steps: diagnosis of current problems and proposition of a conceptual framework that qualitatively integrates synergistic aspects of LP and six sigma and analysis of the application of the construct through semi-structured interviews with leaders from oil and gas companies to assess and validate the proposed framework. Findings: As a result, a conceptual framework of LSS is developed contemplating the integration of LP and six sigma and providing a systemic and holistic approach to problem-solving through continuous and incremental improvement in the oil and gas sector. Originality/value: This research is different from previous studies because it integrates LP principles, DMAIC and PDCA cycles into a unique framework that fulfils a specific need of oil and gas sector. It presents a customized LSS framework that guides wastes and cost reduction while enhancing quality and reducing process variability to elevate efficiency in operations management of this sector. This is an original research that presents new and original scientific findings.
KW - Continuous improvement
KW - Lean production
KW - Lean six sigma
KW - Oil and gas sector
KW - Six sigma
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U2 - 10.1108/IJLSS-02-2019-0011
DO - 10.1108/IJLSS-02-2019-0011
M3 - Artículo
AN - SCOPUS:85074020265
SN - 2040-4166
VL - 11
SP - 577
EP - 595
JO - International Journal of Lean Six Sigma
JF - International Journal of Lean Six Sigma
IS - 3
ER -