Purpose

With the advent of technological connectivity and access to massive data, the possibilities of augmenting Lean Six Sigma’s Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (LSS’s DMAIC) problem-solving approach with advanced technologies are enormous. This paper aims to examine digital transformations (DT) of supply chains from a process improvement angle using the LSS DMAIC approach.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses a case study approach. Three exemplary case studies were examined to shed light on how LSS can aid in DT to achieve enterprise-wide improvements and enhance value across the supply chains.

Findings

The paper provides a conceptual framework based on a structured DMAIC problem-solving approach to drive improvements in supply chains. The conceptual framework also provides a systematic approach for big data to be integrated in LSS initiatives to achieve greater supply chain performance.

Originality/value

This paper extends research in LSS supply chains by providing a guidance through a conceptual framework that integrate DT and LSS supply chains to support successful digital transformation and LSS supply chains.

中文翻译：

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数字化转型和供应链管理：精益六西格码视角

目的

随着技术连通性和对海量数据的访问的出现，利用先进技术增强精益六西格码的定义-测量-分析-改进-控制 (LSS 的 DMAIC) 问题解决方法的可能性是巨大的。本文旨在使用 LSS DMAIC 方法从流程改进的角度检验供应链的数字化转型 (DT)。

设计/方法/方法

本文采用案例研究方法。对三个示例性案例研究进行了研究，以阐明 LSS 如何帮助 DT 实现企业范围的改进并提高整个供应链的价值。

发现

本文提供了一个基于结构化 DMAIC 问题解决方法的概念框架，以推动供应链的改进。该概念框架还为将大数据集成到 LSS 计划中以实现更好的供应链绩效提供了一种系统方法。

原创性/价值

本文通过整合 DT 和 LSS 供应链以支持成功的数字化转型和 LSS 供应链的概念框架提供指导，从而扩展了 LSS 供应链的研究。