The purpose of International Journal of Lean Six Sigma is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of Lean Six Sigma (an integrated approach of Lean and Six Sigma) and to publish the latest trends and research developments in both fields.
Aims and scope
Launched in 2010, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma (IJLSS) publishes original, empirical and review papers, case studies and theoretical frameworks or models related to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. High quality submissions are sought from academics, researchers, practitioners and leading management consultants from around the world. Research, case studies and examples can be cited from manufacturing, service and public sectors. This includes manufacturing, health, financial services, local government, education, professional services, IT Services, transport, etc.

Topics covered in IJLSS include but are not limited to:

Six Sigma and its link to other quality management initiatives (e.g. ISO 9001:2000)
Best practise Lean six sigma
Development of new Six Sigma tools and techniques
Design for Lean Six Sigma
Lean Production System
Statistical Thinking
Analytics
Application of tools and techniques of Six Sigma
Application of tools and techniques of Design for Six Sigma
Quality improvement initiatives in manufacturing, service, and transactional processes
Big data and Industry 4.0
Six Sigma case studies
Lean case studies
Six Sigma in Supply Chain
Lean Thinking in Supply Chain
Statistical Thinking and its link to Six Sigma
Leadership for Six Sigma
Strategic Six Sigma
Project Selection and Prioritisation in Six Sigma
Lean for Healthcare
Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare
Lean in Higher Education
Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education
Lean for Public Sector
Lean Six Sigma for Public Sector
Lean Leadership
Lean and Green
Lean and Sustainability
Lean Six Sigma and Sustainability