Abstract Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a hybrid initiative that identifies customer desires, eliminates wastes and reduces variability. It combines Six Sigma's structured problem solving using statistical tools with lean operation's emphasis on flow improvement. Prior studies have developed scales to measure Lean or Six Sigma, but have not developed a measurement instrument for the hybrid approach. The present study attempts to further develop the theory and understanding of LSS through the conceptual development and empirical validation of multi-item measurement scales that reflect LSS competence. The study then tests the instrument in the food industry to identify which LSS practices are successfully implemented in that sector. Creating valid, reliable LSS scales may identify those LSS practices that are most appropriate for the food industry. The proposed measurement instrument should identify potential improvement opportunities to enhance food industry firms' performance and competitiveness. This will also allow the findings to serve as a potential model for other industry sectors operating under different contingency factors.

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食品行业的精益六西格码：构建开发和测量验证

摘要 精益六西格码 (LSS) 是一项混合计划，可识别客户需求、消除浪费并减少可变性。它结合了六西格码使用统计工具的结构化问题解决与精益运营对流程改进的重视。之前的研究已经开发出衡量精益或六西格码的量表，但尚未开发出用于混合方法的测量工具。本研究试图通过反映 LSS 能力的多项目测量量表的概念发展和实证验证来进一步发展 LSS 的理论和理解。该研究随后测试了食品行业中的仪器，以确定哪些 LSS 实践在该行业成功实施。创建有效、可靠的 LSS 量表可以确定最适合食品行业的 LSS 做法。拟议的测量工具应确定潜在的改进机会，以提高食品工业公司的绩效和竞争力。这也将使调查结果成为在不同应急因素下运营的其他行业部门的潜在模型。