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Six-Sigma Reference Model for Industry 4.0 Implementations in Textile SMEs

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  • Santiago-Omar Caballero-Morales

    (Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial y Logística, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla A.C., Puebla 72410, Mexico)

  • Luis Cuautle-Gutiérrez

    (Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial y Logística, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla A.C., Puebla 72410, Mexico)

  • José-de-Jesús Cordero-Guridi

    (Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial y Logística, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla A.C., Puebla 72410, Mexico)

  • Ricardo-Iván Alvarez-Tamayo

    (Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial y Logística, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla A.C., Puebla 72410, Mexico)

Abstract

The textile and apparel industry is a major contributor to Latin American economies. However, in these economies the industry is characterized by limited technological infrastructure, which has led to inefficient performance and the significant generation of water, material, and product waste through its supply chain (SC). Currently, Industry 4.0 has led to important benefits in manufacturing industries, but its application in the textile field has been limited to few case studies. The present work expands on this aspect with a critical review of Industry 4.0 concepts and principles, and our main contribution consists of an implementation guideline model. The model was based on Six Sigma and the Rothwell and Zegveld model for continuous improvement and innovation projects in manufacturing and business enterprises. In each step, key aspects such as the specific skills of the interdisciplinary team, assessment tools, and implementation/prototyping tools are highlighted. A discussion of a case study is presented to support the applicability of the model for Industry 4.0 pilot projects.

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  • Santiago-Omar Caballero-Morales & Luis Cuautle-Gutiérrez & José-de-Jesús Cordero-Guridi & Ricardo-Iván Alvarez-Tamayo, 2023. "Six-Sigma Reference Model for Industry 4.0 Implementations in Textile SMEs," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-22, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:16:p:12589-:d:1220606
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