Authors : J. Mathew, A. P. Kurudkar, Shivam Singh, K. K. Prasad, C. B. Hatnapure, A. S. Mahajan, Dr. N. K. Mandavgade, Dr. C. N. Sakhale
Abstract – There has been number of papers published related to Six Sigma applications in manufacturing and service organizations. However, very few studies are done on reviewing the literature of Six Sigma in all the areas including manufacturing, construction, education, financial service, BPOs and healthcare etc. Considering the contribution of Six Sigma in recent time, a more comprehensive review is presented in this paper. The following research is based on a Systematic Literature Review of 50 papers which were published on six sigma in the top journals in the field and other specialist journals, from 2003 to 2016. The authors have reviewed Six Sigma literatures in the way that would help research academicians and practitioners to take a closer look at the growth, development, and applications of this technique. The authors have reviewed various journal papers and suggested different schemes of classification. In addition, certain gap areas are identified that would help researchers in future research.
