An Exploratory Study on the Application of Lean Management and Six Sigma in a Malaysian based Haulage Company

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An Exploratory Study on the Application of Lean Management and Six Sigma in a Malaysian based Haulage Company

This paper presents a study on the operational improvement using Lean Management and Six Sigma in a logistics company, specifically in the haulage division. The company in focus is a pioneer logistics company in Malaysia, facing intense competition from new startups since the national liberalisation...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Tai, Kin Tat
Format:	Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2010
Subjects:	Haulage Logistics Lean Management and Six Sigma
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/24643/

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