Integrating six sigma and theory of constraints for continuous improvement: A case study

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

Volumn 16, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 542-553

  Ehie, Ike ^a   Sheu, Chwen ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Continuous improvement; Quality management; Six sigma

Indexed keywords

GEAR CUTTING; INTEGRATION; PRODUCTION ENGINEERING; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; STATISTICAL METHODS; VALUE ENGINEERING;

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS; QUALITY MANAGEMENT; SIX SIGMA; THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS (TOC);

QUALITY CONTROL;

EID: 21344455488     PISSN: 1741038X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17410380510600518     Document Type: Article

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