Open AccessLean Six Sigma methods and tools in ISO 9001:2015 management systems
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of engineering and science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2289-7127
DOI - 10.26666/rmp.jesr.2019.5.5
Subject(s) - six sigma , lean six sigma , quality management system , quality management , certification , human performance technology , design for six sigma , lean manufacturing , total quality management , quality of analytical results , computer science , manufacturing engineering , sigma , management system , process management , systems engineering , engineering , operations management , physics , management , quantum mechanics , economics
Many certified ISO 9001 companies are adopting continuous improvement systems based on Lean and Six Sigma principles. Objective: this paper aims to illustrate how Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools can be adopted within a quality management system based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Results: a new Lean Six Sigma and ISO 9001:2015 integration model is proposed with the explanation of how a wide set of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methods can be applied in different clauses of requirements of the standard. Conclusion: the proposed model contributes to increase the ability to combine a quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015 with a Lean Six Sigma improvement program into a single and integrated management system, thus improving overall efficiency.