Operational Excellence and the Next Steps: Integrating Digitalization and Sustainability for the Future

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue invites articles related to operational excellence (Lean Six Sigma, digitalization and sustainability) with a focus on how showcasing how operational excellence in can be enhanced and improved in an environmentally positive and sustainable manner via the use of operations methodology, application of operational excellence tools and practice in the digitalized age.  Submissions based on the use of Design for Lean Six Sigma, Lean-Green, Lean 4.0, Lean-Sustainability, Design for Lean Sustainability, and operational excellence methods and practices across the wider supply chain and circular economy are welcomed, alongside applications of the above in the context of digitalization and smart technology. Specifically, submissions focusing on applications in non-manufacturing sectors are also encouraged, e.g. public sector organizations, the health sector, educational institutions and any other relevant examples. This Special Issue seeks original research and case studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Dr. Olivia McDermott
Guest Editor

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