Knowledge-based Lean Six Sigma maintenance system for sustainable buildings. Issue 1 (6th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aldairi, Jasim; Khan, M.K.; Munive-Hernandez, J. Eduardo
• Is Part Of: International journal of lean six sigma. Volume 8:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2017-03-06
• Subjects: Sustainability -- Building maintenance -- Green buildings -- Lean Six Sigma (LSS) -- Gauge absence prerequisites (GAP) -- KB system (KBS); Six sigma (Quality control standard) -- Periodicals; Organizational effectiveness -- Periodicals; Total quality management -- Periodicals; 658.4013
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLSS-09-2015-0035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-4166

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to develop a knowledge-based (KB) system for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) maintenance in environmentally sustainable buildings (Lean6-SBM). Design/methodology/approach: The Lean6-SBM conceptual framework has been developed using the rule base approach of KB system and joint integration with gauge absence prerequisites (GAP) technique. A comprehensive literature review is given for the main pillars of the framework with a typical output of GAP analysis. Findings: Implementation of LSS in the sustainable building maintenance context requires a pre-assessment of the organisation's capabilities. A conceptual framework with a design structure is proposed to tackle this issue with the provision of an enhancing strategic and operational decision-making hierarchy. Research limitations/implications: Future research work might consider validating this framework in other type of industries. Practical implications: Maintenance activities in environmentally sustainable buildings must take prodigious standards into consideration, and, therefore, a robust quality assurance measure has to be integrated. Originality/value: The significance of this research is to present a novel use of hybrid KB/GAP methodologies to develop a Lean6-SBM system. The originality and novelty of this approach will assist in identifying quality perspectives while implementing different maintenance strategies in the sustainable building context.