Journal
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS
Volume 116, Issue 5, Pages 926-959Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/IMDS-06-2015-0265
Keywords
Six Sigma; Structural equation model; Critical success factors; Factor analysis
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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of Six Sigma (SS) and the underlying dimensions of its critical success factors (CSF) via an analysis of the effects of top management support (TMS), implementation strategy (IS), and collaborative team (CT) on project performance (PP) in Mexican manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach - Based on a SS literature review, a survey was conducted to capture practitioners' viewpoints about CSFs for SS implementation and their impact on performance in manufacturing companies. A factor analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted in order to identify and analyze causal relationships. Findings - The results suggest that CSFs grouped in the constructs TMS, IS, and CT have a positive impact on PP as measured by cost reduction, variation reduction, and quality improvement. Research limitations/implications - Although the empirical data collected supported the proposed model, results might differ among organizations in different countries. In addition, the study did not analyze a unique performance metric; instead, general PP dimensions were used. Practical implications - Boosting the TMS, IS, and CT enhances positive PP of SS in manufacturing companies. Originality/value - IS as a construct has not been studied exhaustively; this work contributes to a better understanding of it and its impact on PP. Additionally, studies of SS in Latin America are limited, so this study gives a complementary vision to practitioners and researchers about it.
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