Six Sigma, as most people in the business world have heard by now, is a program and toolkit for improving quality in manufacturing processes. Originated by Motorola in the late 1980s, the Six Sigma ...

Six Sigma principles use statistical and numeric methods to reduce the number of defects in output to an insignificant level. They emphasize simplicity of process, quality of parts and supplies, and ...

Businesses use Six Sigma methods to improve the quality of their manufacturing processes by discovering and correcting the causes of imperfections and errors. The development and pursuit of new ...

A business is run on the work of different cross-functional teams with the understanding that each person adds unique expertise and skill sets. Continuing to develop those skills through ...

Organizations aim to improve their processes’ efficiency and effectiveness by reducing waste, which creates a need for experts in project management frameworks and process improvement techniques such ...

In October 2001, an article appearing in Managed Healthcare Executive announced the arrival of Six Sigma methodologies in the healthcare sector.[1] While manufacturing industries had verified ...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2011) -- Complex processes can lead to unintended, and multifaceted, challenges that can consume more time and money than necessary. Whether it is inventory control, the ...

This collection of Six Sigma tools covers a wide range of issues with the best practices framework, from statistical techniques, including ANOVA and multi-vari charts to benchmarks, capability and ...

Achieving a consistent level of quality control could greatly reduce waste and save money for the pharmaceutical industry. But why has talk about Six Sigma died down at a time when it could be of ...

Downtime, bottlenecks, duplicate steps, work silos, missed opportunities. No matter the cause, they represent wasted money, time and effort. When addressing such challenges, many organizations rely on ...