Sehul H. Patel

Dr. Darshak A. Desai

Abstract

Many organizations nowadays implement many concepts for quality management, such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma and Lean concepts. In this paper Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma & Lean concepts are mainly discussed, also issues for its applicability in different SMEs in India. Hence, the motive of this paper is to focus on current scenario of Lean Six Sigma usage in Indian SMEs and the evaluation of the Lean Six Sigma Philosophy in the development of practices through a systematic Literature Review.

Keywords- Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC Methodology, Six Sigma.