Linking DFLSS with ISO Standards Such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 26000

Jiju Antony; Shreeranga Bhat; E. V. Gijo; Elizabeth Cudney; Michael Sony; Raja Jayaraman

doi:10.1108/978-1-83753-532-320261007

Linking DFLSS with ISO Standards Such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 26000

Jiju Antony, Shreeranga Bhat, E. V. Gijo, Elizabeth Cudney, Michael Sony, Raja Jayaraman

Newcastle Business School

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Abstract

Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFLSS) is a structured methodology that integrates Lean’s focus on waste elimination with Six Sigma’s statistical rigour to achieve high-quality, customer-driven results. Unlike traditional process improvement methods that optimise existing systems, DFLSS emphasises building quality into new products, processes, or service designs from the outset. By systematically applying the define–measure–analyse–design–verify (DMADV) framework, DFLSS allows organisations to innovate while ensuring robustness, scalability, and efficiency.

DFLSS has evolved as a critical methodology in manufacturing and service sectors where customer expectations, market dynamics, and sustainability pressures demand proactive and reliable design strategies. The shift from reactive quality management to preventive and predictive quality planning under DFLSS enables organisations to avoid costly rework, minimise time-to-market, and foster a culture of innovation grounded in data.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Ten Commandments of Design for Lean Six Sigma
Subtitle of host publication	A Practical Guide for Senior Executives and Business Leaders
Place of Publication	Leeds
Publisher	Emerald
Chapter	7
Pages	127-149
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Electronic)	9781837535323, 9781837535347
ISBN (Print)	9781837535330
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-532-320261007
Publication status	Published - 13 May 2026

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Ten Commandments of Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Practical Guide for Senior Executives and Business Leaders
Antony, J., Bhat, S., Gijo, E. V., Cudney, E., Sony, M. & Jayaraman, R., 13 May 2026, Leeds: Emerald. 280 p.
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Linking DFLSS with ISO Standards Such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 26000

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Ten Commandments of Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Practical Guide for Senior Executives and Business Leaders

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