Impact of perceived importance of cultural readiness factors on perceived importance of Lean Six Sigma success factors for manufacturers

Purpose This study aims at investigating the impact of perceived importance critical cultural readiness factors (CRFs) is on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) technical success (CSFs) in UK manufacturing sector. Design/methodology/approach A survey questionnaire through a multiple embedded case was conducted. The involves surveying people firms followed by non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test to relationships. Findings It found that people's perception towards CRFs CSFs LSS projects different depending upon each CRF, demographic and CSFs. means particular need be prioritised address Research limitations/implications fills research gap inter-relationship or soft hard firms. Nevertheless, authors suggest further multi-case analysis covering fields as future studies. Practical implications crucial for managers financially ready invest successful project it helps them diagnose causes failure more timely way effectively. Originality/value preliminary focussing analysing between implementing missing jigsaw current literature.