Abstract:What is Six Sigma? Sohel M. Imroz, Sohel M. ImrozSearch for more papers by this author Sohel M. Imroz, Sohel M. ImrozSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):William J. Rothwell Ph.D., Wil...What is Six Sigma? Sohel M. Imroz, Sohel M. ImrozSearch for more papers by this author Sohel M. Imroz, Sohel M. ImrozSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):William J. Rothwell Ph.D., William J. Rothwell Ph.D. Executive EditorSearch for more papers by this authorJed Lindholm, Jed Lindholm EditorSearch for more papers by this authorKaren K. Yarrish, Karen K. Yarrish EditorSearch for more papers by this authorAileen G. Zaballero, Aileen G. Zaballero EditorSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 April 2012 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118364727.ch30 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary This chapter contains a brief introduction to Six Sigma, its benefits, phases in the Six Sigma process, and steps and tools used in each phase. Although Six Sigma can be viewed as a quality program that is intended to reduce defects, but it is also a methodology that helps companies better meet their business needs. The primary objective of implementing Six Sigma is to provide customers the highest quality of service with the least possible cost to the company. Successful implementation of Six Sigma in organizations provides numerous other operational and financial benefits. The most common Six Sigma methodology for projects is DMAIC, which includes the following phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. The chapter briefly describes these phases. Controlled Vocabulary Terms DMAIC; Six Sigma The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management: HR Forms and Job Aids RelatedInformationRead More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-04-09
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