Lean Six Sigma Competition

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF

Templates

The IEOM Lean Six Sigma Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of lean and six sigma. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates.

IEOM Lean Six Sigma Competition focuses on the following areas, but not limited to:

DMAIC-based process improvement projects
Lean waste reduction (Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects)
Six Sigma quality improvement and defect reduction
Process capability analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
Root cause analysis and problem solving
Value stream mapping (current and future state)
Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
Standard work and process standardization
Lean manufacturing systems
Total productive maintenance (TPM)
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement
Setup reduction / SMED applications
5S workplace organization and visual management
Poka-yoke (error proofing) applications
Cycle time and lead time reduction
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Cost reduction through Lean Six Sigma
Quality engineering and process optimization
Design of experiments (DOE) applications
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Statistical analysis for process improvement
Service Lean Six Sigma applications
Healthcare Lean Six Sigma applications
Supply chain and logistics improvement using Lean Six Sigma
Digital Lean, and data-driven process improvement
Sustainability and green Lean Six Sigma projects
Human factors and change management in improvement projects
Project selection and financial impact validation
Integration of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence
Strategic deployment of Lean Six Sigma in organizations

Eligibility Criteria:

Case study must be related to real-life applications
Practitioners or academicians can join the competition
Papers can be industry projects as part of a course or co-op/internship, or research projects done at the academic institution.
The paper must be presented virtually.

IEOM Competition Rubrics

Overall content: 1-5 points
Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
Presentation skills: 1-5 points
Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
Answering questions: 1-5 points

Important Dates:

Deadline for submission of papers: May 1, 2026

Paper Guidelines:

Authors must follow the IEOM paper guidelines (under Authors menu) since the winning papers will be published in the conference proceedings.

Submission: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I

Judging:

A group of academics / professionals will serve as judge. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging.

Winners:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive award certificates.

Publication and Indexing – Proceedings

Papers will be published in the proceedings with DOI at IEOM Index. Your papers will be in open access with ISSN and ISBN.

IEOM Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Each paper must present a significant research contribution, encompassing:

Motivation of the Research: Clearly state the relevance of the research and its importance within the field.
Problem Statements and Objectives: Identify the specific problem(s) addressed and outline clear, measurable objectives.
Literature Review: Provide a comprehensive review of relevant research to establish the context and background.
Data: Describe the data sources, collection methods, and any preprocessing steps undertaken.
Methods: Detail the methodologies used, including the rationale behind their selection.
Results: Include both numerical and graphical results, effectively presenting key findings.
Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Tests: Perform appropriate statistical tests to validate findings, presenting results with proper interpretation.
Research Validation: Demonstrate that each objective has been met through quantitative or qualitative analysis, confirming the reliability of the results.
Technical Writing Quality: Ensure the paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and follows a clear, logical structure.

Each paper and its abstract must strictly adhere to the IEOM Template for consistent formatting, including fonts, headings, and layout.

WINNERS – Lean Six Sigma Competition Award

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