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Disability activism and the politics of scale
In this paper, we examine the role of spatial scale in
mediating and shaping political struggles between
disabled people and the state. Specifically, we draw
on recent theoretical developments concerning the
social construction of spatial scale to interpret two
case studies of disability activism within Canada and
Ireland. In particular, we provide an analysis of how
successful the disability movement in each locale has
been at 'jumping scale' and enacting change, as well
as examining what the consequences of such
scaling-up have been for the movement itself. We
demonstrate that the political structures operating
in each country markedly affect the scaled nature of
disability issues and the effectiveness of political
mobilization at different scales
Process Mining for Six Sigma
Process mining offers a set of techniques for gaining data-based insights into business processes from event logs. The literature acknowledges the potential benefits of using process mining techniques in Six Sigma-based process improvement initiatives. However, a guideline that is explicitly dedicated on how process mining can be systematically used in Six Sigma initiatives is lacking. To address this gap, the Process Mining for Six Sigma (PMSS) guideline has been developed to support organizations in systematically using process mining techniques aligned with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) model of Six Sigma. Following a design science research methodology, PMSS and its tool support have been developed iteratively in close collaboration with experts in Six Sigma and process mining, and evaluated by means of focus groups, demonstrations and interviews with industry experts. The results of the evaluations indicate that PMSS is useful as a guideline to support Six Sigma-based process improvement activities. It offers a structured guideline for practitioners by extending the DMAIC-based standard operating procedure. PMSS can help increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Six Sigma-based process improving efforts. This work extends the body of knowledge in the fields of process mining and Six Sigma, and helps closing the gap between them. Hence, it contributes to the broad field of quality management
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