Abstract
This paper reviews the published literature related to lean six sigma from start to date. The methodology
involves is the review study of 116 papers related to Lean six sigma from well known database searches
including Science Direct, EBSCO host, Emerald and Google Scholars. The paper includes the results from
different perspectives such as implementation of Lean six sigma, Focus Area, Focus Industry, Focus
Country, Year Wise Publications and Year Wise Focus Area and Focus Industry. The review of literature
found that Lean Six Sigma is mostly implemented in the Health industry. Research on LSS is on
elementary stage. Lean Six sigma framework in SME organizations is needed