A conceptual framework for critical success factors of lean Six Sigma: Implementation on the performance of electronic manufacturing service industry

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 191-215

  Jeyaraman, K ^a   Teo, Leam Kee ^b  

^a GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS   (Malaysia)

^b Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Critical success factors; Electronics industry; Lean production; Manufacturing industries; Six Sigma

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859054613     PISSN: 20404166     EISSN: 20404174     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/20401461011075008     Document Type: Article

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