The Six Sigma improvement approach: a transnational comparison

References

• Abrahamson , E . 1996 . Management fashion . Acad. Man. Rev. , 21 : 254 – 285 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Anand , RB , Shukla , SK , Ghorpade , A , Tiwari , MK and Shankar , R . 2007 . Six Sigma-based approach to optimize deep drawing operation variables . Int. J. Prod. Res. , 45 ( 10 ) : 2365 – 2385 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bhote , KR and Bhote , AK . 1991 . World-Class Quality: Using Design of Experiments to Make it Happen , 2nd , New York : American Management Association .
   Google Scholar
• Bisgaard , S and De Mast , J . 2006 . After Six Sigma—what's next? . Qual. Prog. , 39 ( 1 ) : 30 – 36 .
   Google Scholar
• Brassard , M and Ritter , D . 2001 . Sailing Through Six Sigma; How the Power of People can Perfect Processes and Drive Down Costs , Marietta, GA : Brassard and Ritter LLC .
   Google Scholar
• Breyfogle , FW . 1999 . Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods , New York : John Wiley and Sons .
   Google Scholar
• Chan , KK and Spedding , TA . 2001 . On-line optimization of quality in a manufacturing system . Int. J. Prod. Res. , 39 ( 6 ) : 1127 – 1145 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chen , CC . 2008 . Integration of quality function deployment and process management in the 600 semiconductor industry . Int. J. Prod. Res , DOI: 10.1080/00207540701549616
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chen , KS , Huang , ML and Hung , YH . 2008 . Process capability analysis chart with the application of CPM . Int. J. Prod. Res. , 46 ( 16 ) : 4483 – 4499 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cole , RE . 1999 . Managing Quality Fads , New York : Oxford University Press .
   Google Scholar
• De Feo , JA . 2000 . An ROI story . Training and Develop. , 54 ( 7 ) : 25 – 27 .
   Google Scholar
• Dusharme , D . 2001 . Six Sigma survey: breaking through the Six Sigma hype . Qual. Digest , November
   Google Scholar
• Eckes , G . 2000 . The Six Sigma Revolution: How General Electric and Others Turned Process into Profits , New York : John Wiley and Sons .
   Google Scholar
• Ghoshal , S and Bartlett , CA . 1988 . Creation, adoption, and diffusion of innovations by subsidiaries of multinational corporations . J. Int. Busi. Studies , 19 : 365 – 388 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Harry , M and Schroeder , R . 1999 . Six Sigma, The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World's Top Corporations , New York : Currency .
   Google Scholar
• Hill , JF , Morris , C and Gabriel , R . 2007 . An approach to the dynamic detection of outliers in electronics production . Int. J. Prod. Res. , 45 ( 3 ) : 765 – 778 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Johnston , AB , Maguire , LP and Mcginnity , TM . 2008 . Disentangling causal relationships of a manufacturing process using genetic algorithms and six-sigma techniques . Int. J. Prod. Res , DOI: 10.1080/00207540701427029
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Li , L , Markowski , EP , Markowski , C and Xu , L . 2008 . Assessing the effects of manufacturing infrastructure preparation prior to enterprise information-systems implementation . Int. J. Prod. Res. , 46 ( 6 ) : 1645 – 1665 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Linderman , K , Schroeder , RG , Zaheer , S and Choo , AS . 2003 . Six Sigma: a goal-theoretic perspective . J. Op. Man. , 21 : 193 – 203 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Linderman , K , Schroeder , RG and Choo , AS . 2006 . Six Sigma: the role of goals in improvement teams . J. Op. Man. , 24 ( 6 ) : 779 – 790 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McFadden , FR . 1993 . Six Sigma quality programs . Qual. Prog. , 26 ( 6 ) : 37 – 42 .
   Google Scholar
• Pande , PS , Neuman , R and Cavanagh , RR . 2000 . The Six Sigma Way: How GE, Motorola and Other Top Organizations are Honing Their Performance , New York : McGraw Hill .
   Google Scholar
• Pascale , RT . 1990 . Managing on the Edge: How Successful Companies Use Conflict to Stay Ahead , London : Penguin Books .
   Google Scholar
• Pyzdek , T . 2003 . The Six Sigma Handbook: The Complete Guide for Greenbelts, Blackbelts, and Managers at All Levels , New York : McGraw-Hill .
   Google Scholar
• Robson , C . 2002 . Real World Research, a Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers , 2nd , Oxford : Blackwell Publishing .
   Google Scholar
• Rogers , EM . 1995 . Diffusion of Innovations , 4th , New York : Free Press .
   Google Scholar
• Snee , RD and Hoerl , RW . 2003 . Leading Six Sigma—a Step by Step Guide Based on Experience at GE and Other Six Sigma Organizations , New Jersey : Prentice Hall .
   Google Scholar
• Szulanski , G . 1996 . Exploring internal stickiness: impediments to the transfer of best practice within the firm . Strat. Man. J. , 17 ( Winter special issue ) : 27 – 43 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Van der Wiele , A , Dale , BG and Williams , ART . 2000 . Total quality management: is it a fad, fashion or fit . Qual. Man. J. , 7 ( 2 ) : 65 – 79 .
   Google Scholar
• Welch , J and Byrne , A . 2001 . Straight from the Gut , New York : Warner Business Books .
   Google Scholar
• Yin , RK . 2003 . Case Study Research, Design and Methods , 3rd , London : Sage .
   Google Scholar