Six Sigma Strategy in Continuous Improvement of the Supply Chain: A Bibliometric Study

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https://doi.org/10.24883/eagleSustainable.v13i.427

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Bibliometrics, Supply chain, Six sigma , Risk management in supply chains , Strategy

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this scientific article is to conduct a bibliometric study on the Six Sigma strategy applied to the supply chain seeking to investigate how Six Sigma has been applied in mitigating risks in supply chains. For this, the main characteristics of the implementation of the methodology and its results in terms of reducing waste, errors and improving quality were analyzed.

Methodology/approach: This study identified that the Six Sigma methodology can be used to minimize risks that may affect the entire supply chain, as well as strengthen a company's competitive position, allowing it to offer higher quality products and services, with competitive prices and greater efficiency.

Originality/Relevance: They reside in the fact that the adoption of a strategic approach is fundamental for the successful implementation of the Six Sigma methodology in the supply chain. In addition, information management is essential for a successful implementation of the strategy and innovation management can help identify new opportunities for improvement and cost reduction in the supply chain.

Key findings: This study presents a significant contribution to the literature on the application of the Six Sigma methodology in the supply chain, providing valuable insights for managers and researchers interested in improving the efficiency and quality of their companies' supply chain.

Theoretical/methodological contributions: The theoretical contribution is a bibliometric analysis on the implementation of the Six Sigma strategy in the supply chain, highlighting the main strategies of this application and their impacts on supply chain management.

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Author Biographies

Pedro Senna, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca - CEFET/RJ.

Pós-Doutorando em Engenharia de Produção (COPPE/UFRJ). Doutor em Engenharia de Produção pelo PPPRO CEFET/RJ. Mestrado em Engenharia da Produção pela PUC-Rio. Especialização em Business Inteligence pela PUC-Rio. Graduação em Engenharia de Produção pelo CEFET/RJ. Professor do Curso de Graduação em Engenharia de Produção do CEFET/RJ e professor do Programa de Pós Graduação em Engenharia de Produção e Sistemas (PPPRO) do CEFET/RJ. Coordenador de tutoria do curso de Graduação em Engenharia de Produção EAD do CEFET/RJ. Experiência de 15 anos em projetos que envolvam indicadores e logística e com pesquisas na área de Gestão de Risco em cadeias de suprimentos, Business Process Management, Omnichannel, Smart Cities, Lean/Seis-Sigma, e Economia Circular. Possui Publicações: 28 Artigos em Periódicos Científicos (Nacionais/Internacionais); 01 Livro publicado; 55 Artigos em Anais de Evento.

Ana Carla Souza Gomes dos Santos, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca - CEFET/RJ.

Doutora em Engenharia de Produção e Sistemas pelo CEFET/RJ (2021), Mestre em Engenharia de Produção pela UENF (2016), Especialista em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela FGV (2015) e Bacharel em Engenharia de Produção pelo Centro Educacional Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora (2012). Professora no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), campus Niterói. Tem experiência na área de Engenharia de Produção, com ênfase em Gestão Lean, Lean Healthcare, Lean Education, Melhoria Contínua e Qualidade em Serviços.

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2023-07-23

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Paraquett, R., Senna, P., & Gomes dos Santos, A. C. S. (2023). Six Sigma Strategy in Continuous Improvement of the Supply Chain: A Bibliometric Study. Journal of Sustainable Competitive Intelligence, 13, e0427. https://doi.org/10.24883/eagleSustainable.v13i.427

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