"Lean Six Sigma supply chain case study: breakthrough in trailer utiliz" by Rodney Kestle
 

Masters Theses

Author

Rodney Kestle

Keywords and Phrases

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

Abstract

"Real world examples and hands on experience are invaluable resources when instructing the use of methods and tools in a classroom. The instructor may not have access to these resources, thus they can teach only theory and basic examples. Another solution is the use of case studies. Case studies can help enhance the learning experience by allowing the student a role in a real scenario. The "story" of the case study adds life to a seemingly lifeless group of tools. With this understanding, Six Sigma and Lean methods taught with the aid of case studies may help some students better assimilate the tools, since they are presented as a whole. 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 (page 79)

Rights

© 2008 Rodney Shawn Kestle, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

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

Thesis Number

T 9475

Print OCLC #

315916497

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