What is it about?
It explains how to solve a real logistics problem in a dairy food and beverage company. It focuses on improving how raw materials are transported using Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a method for reducing waste and improving quality. By using a step-by-step process called DMAIC, the study shows how LSS made the transport system much better with big improvements in quality, cost, and delivery speed.
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Why is it important?
This is important because it shows how LSS, usually used in factories, can also help in handling fresh food products where timing and quality are critical. The study fills a gap by showing how to apply LSS tools in real-world supply chains, helping companies move perishable goods more efficiently and reliably.
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Personally, this reinforces my belief in using data-driven methods and continuous improvement strategies to bring about meaningful change, not just in logistics, but in any area where efficiency and reliability are key.
Muhammad Sohail Nadeem
Institute of Quality and Technology Management University of Punjab Lahore Pakistan
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This page is a summary of: Lean Six Sigma Improves Logistics Operations Performance in Food and Beverage Industry, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, January 2024, Inderscience Publishers,
DOI: 10.1504/ijpqm.2024.10069222.
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