A Six-Sigma DMAIC Approach to Improve the Sales Process of a Technology Start-Up

Despite the adoption of Six-Sigma in different service sectors, its application in the Sales function of a Technology-based Start-up has not been explored. This paper deploys an action research-based study methodology and conducts a thorough analysis of a Technology Start-up company in Indonesia, us...

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Autores principales: Desy Wartati, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Marcos Dieste, Simon Peter Nadeem, Rohit Joshi, Fernando González-Aleu
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Publicado: International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/0685fd6a88d348ceb053745f6dbc88bb
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Sumario:Despite the adoption of Six-Sigma in different service sectors, its application in the Sales function of a Technology-based Start-up has not been explored. This paper deploys an action research-based study methodology and conducts a thorough analysis of a Technology Start-up company in Indonesia, using Six-Sigma principles and the Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control (DMAIC) approach. Statistical validation of the causes of problems helped to formulate a strategy that may have otherwise not been possible. The results of the study and proposed solutions confirm the potential benefits of adopting Six-Sigma in the Sales function of technology start-ups to reduce, particularly, customer waiting time. The novelty of this research lies in the fact that it applies Six-Sigma in a transactional process such as sales, which earlier studies have not explored in depth. This paper can be employed as a reference for organisations to undertake and guide specific process improvement projects similar to the one presented.