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    Six Sigma methodology: a structured review
    (Emerald, 2014-10) Reosekar, Ravi Shrikrishna
    The main aim of the present study is to explore field of Six Sigma and discover the limitation of the present research work. The study also tries to find emerging aspects, trends and future directions and explore unfocused areas of Six Sigma. The present study involves an analysis of 179 research articles published from 1995 to 2011 in 52 selected reputable journals.
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    A literature review of empirical research methodology in lean manufacturing
    (Emerald, 2014-07) Jasti, Naga Vamsi Krishna
    The purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature on empirical research in lean manufacturing (LM). It provides a critical assessment of empirical research methodology of 178 research articles published from 1990 to 2009.
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    An empirical investigation of the contribution of supply chain design characteristics on supply chain risks in Indian automobile industry
    (Inder Science, 2012) Sharma, Satyendra Kumar; Bhat, Anil Kumar
    The importance of supply chain risk management is attracting the attention of academicians and business managers globally. As companies experience globalisation and cut throat competition, companies are forced to adopt measures to contain risk due to their supply chain design characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to identify supply chain design characteristics and investigate their relationship with overall supply chain risk. This research presents the empirical investigation of supply chain risk drivers. Analysis of responses from 102 executives from Indian automobile industry, give an insight into the relationship between key supply chain risk drivers viz. (supply chain complexity, focus on efficiency, dependence on few members and node criticality), and supply chain risks.