A systematic literature search was carried out to find
publications on implementation frameworks for Lean Six
Sigma and Six Sigma. Data bases of journals and
dissertations were used in the search and an effort was
made to locate specialist text on Six Sigma. Specialist
journals in the area of Six Sigma and quality management
were particularly targeted. No frameworks specifically for
implementing Lean Six Sigma in SMEs were found.
However, four less specific frameworks for the
implementation of Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma were
found and these are examined below.