TOWARDS SPREADING THE ADOPTION OF SIX SIGMA IN THE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES SECTOR

Mahmoudi Houcine () and Roucham Benziane ()
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Mahmoudi Houcine: Department of Commerce Science, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science, African University, Adrar, Algeria
Roucham Benziane: Department of Management Science, Faculty of Management and, Economics Science, Tahri Mohamed University, Bechar, Algeria

Economics and Management, 2022, vol. 19, issue 1, 34-51

Abstract: Six Sigma is a realistic approach to enhancing a business's performance by reducing the variability of the process outcomes. The techniques of Six Sigma involve the application of the DMAIC phases to existing processes to improve them. However, there is a reticence and fear of implementing the DMAIC method. This is true, especially in the case of small and medium-sized businesses. To fulfil this gap, the paper targets at collecting data and forming a comprehensive, fitted framework to support the implementation of Six Sigma method within SMEs, relying on a documentary research approach, using an adapted interview, a model, and many practical cases. The Framework has valorized the all Six Sigma journey in SMEs and was tested and validated separately through practical studies and by proponents from leading practitioners and specialists.

Keywords: Six Sigma; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; framework; Adapted interview; Review; model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C80 H32 L15 M15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.37708/em.swu.v19i1.4

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