Aswathy Sreenivasan

Purpose: This study focuses on applying lean six sigma (LSS) in start-ups to define, analyze and categorize the critical success factors (CSF) for LSS adoption of start-ups using total interpretive structural modeling (TISM). Design/methodology/approach: Ten critical enablers were determined based on research and industry insight from several Indian start-ups, and TISM was used to analyze how they interacted. The CSF was ranked and divided into autonomous, independent, linkage and dependent variables using the Multiplication Applied to Classification methodology. Findings: As the most important CSF for LSS adoption in start-ups, the studies indicate management commitment, involvement, budget control and intrinsic incentive. Even though the CSF for start-ups and existing organizations are mostly identical, there are important differences in the implementation process, flexibility and adaptability. Due to their smaller size and fewer stakeholders, start-ups benefit from quicker implementation timeframes, better flexibility and adaptability. Practical implications: Our study makes use of this methodological advancement to identify the elements that have an impact on the acceptance and use of LSS practices inside start-up companies. Originality/value: Our study differs from earlier works in that it offers a unique methodology. Using the cutting-edge method, we reveal unique insights by spotting complex dependencies and interactions among crucial success elements.