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Six Sigma (6σ) is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It was introduced by American engineer Bill Smith while working at Motorola in 1986. [1][2] Six Sigma strategies seek to improve manufacturing quality by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.
- Tools for generating ideas and organizing information 1. Brainstorming. Many Six Sigma methods have brainstorming, or idea generation, as a starting point.
- Tools for data gathering 1. Sampling. Sampling is the selection of a set of elements from a target population or product lot. Sampling is used frequently as gathering data on every member of a target population or every product is often impossible, impractical, or too costly.
- Tools for process and data analysis 1. Process-Flow Analysis. A process flow analysis uses the process map or a flowchart as input to scrutinize the process for redundancies, unclear hand-offs, unnecessary decision points, and so on.
- Tools for statistical analysis. In some cases, collected data is not accurate enough. Analysis of such data requires a level of proof beyond what visual tools can offer.
1990s: Bill Smith and Mikel Harry found what they coined “Six Sigma” while at Motorola, and later, Jack Welsh promoted it across General Electric. Over time, the Six Sigma methodology has adapted to meet the needs of multiple organizational processes and problems.
Jun 27, 2022 · Thanks to ex-CEO of General Electric Jack Welch, more than half of all Fortune 500 companies use Six Sigma to improve and streamline their own processes. Today’s consumers have access to...
May 22, 2017 · General Electric’s adoption of Six Sigma methodology marks a turning point in the history of process improvement. Jack Welch is also important for helping to build Six Sigma’s reputation, which carries on into the present day.
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May 29, 2024 · Six Sigma is a quality-control methodology that businesses use to significantly reduce defects and improve processes. The model was developed by a scientist at Motorola in the 1980s. Companies...
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Lean Six Sigma is a process improvement approach that uses a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing operational waste [1] and reducing process variation. It combines Lean Management and Six Sigma to increase the velocity of value creation in business processes.
