Masters Theses

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

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

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Organizational effectiveness
Quality control
Six sigma (Quality control standard) -- Case studies

Thesis Number

T 9475

Print OCLC #

315916497

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

http://merlin.lib.umsystem.edu/record=b6664882~S5

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

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