STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF INDUSTRY 4.0 AND LEAN SIX SIGMA: ADDRESSING IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Nicoleta-Mihaela CASANEANU (DASCALU), Laura-Crina MIRAUTE (COCA), Marius PISLARU, Larisa IVASCU

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This paper examines the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with Lean Six Sigma methodologies in manufacturing, emphasising the opportunities and challenges associated with this convergence in achieving operational excellence. The study identifies five primary integration gaps through comprehensive analysis: data integration, process automation, quality control, workforce competencies, and implementation strategy. The recommendation advocates a phased implementation that emphasises automated processes and immediate quality control improvements, along with a sustained focus on workforce development and data integration strategies over the long term. We have identified gaps in digital skills and insufficient data architecture as the primary obstacles. The findings challenge the prevailing belief that technological advances are the sole drivers of modernisation. They highlight the importance of non-technological factors, such as organizational readiness and human dimensions, as essentials for achieving sustainable operational change. The research indicates that initiating cross-functional integration and advancing multi-layer technology projects enhances resource allocation and optimises the success of digital transformation in manufacturing processes.

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