Lean Six Sigma supply chain case study: breakthrough in trailer utilization

Author

Rodney Kestle

Keywords and Phrases

DMAIC (Define; measure; analyze; improve; control)

Abstract

"The primary objective of this research is to develop a Lean Six Sigma case study following the DMAIC process in the retail industry. The purpose is to facilitate Lean Six Sigma instruction by providing an interactive case study. The case study will enable the training participants to apply the DMAIC phases by providing data and information on a distribution center"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Liou, Frank W.
Cudney, Elizabeth A.

Committee Member(s)

Ragsdell, K. M.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Wal-Mart (Firm)

Comments

Accompanying CD-ROM, available at Missouri S&T Library, contains Minitab files (version 1.5)

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Fall 2008

Pagination

ix, 80 pages, 1 CD-ROM

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2008 Rodney Shawn Kestle, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Organizational effectivenessQuality controlSix sigma (Quality control standard) -- Case studies

Thesis Number

T 9475

Print OCLC #

315916497

Recommended Citation

Kestle, Rodney, "Lean Six Sigma supply chain case study: breakthrough in trailer utilization" (2008). Masters Theses. 80.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/80