Real improvement processes in the army based on the Lean Six Sigma concept

  • Igor J. Epler Univrsity of Defence, Military Academy in Belgrade
  • Ranko C. Božičković Univerzitet u Istočnom Sarajevu, Saobraćajni fakultet, Mašinski fakultet
  • Slaviša N. Arsić University of Defence in Belgrade, Military Academy, Belgrade
  • Jelena B. Dinić University of Defence, Military Academy, Belgrade
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg64-8242
Keywords: lean, suppliers, military, manager, user, field,

Abstract


Readiness for challenge and change, doing more with less as well as focusing on quality and the customer - these are some of the most important areas of the activities of industrial producers, which military leaders in armies around the world have also developed to make their work more efficient and effective. This article provides an overview of the achievements in the United State of America (USA) military and its suppliers and associates, where the implementation of modern process management concepts has led to significant improvements and savings in various areas. The article also suggests possible applications of the existing successful business models in related areas in the Serbian Army.

Author Biography

Igor J. Epler, Univrsity of Defence, Military Academy in Belgrade

Tehnicki smer, specijalnost naoruzanje, specijalista TOb-a, magistar tehnickih nauka

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Published
2016/11/25
Issue
Vol. 64 No. 4 (2016): October – December
Section
Professional Papers

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