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What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a highly disciplined process that helps us focus on developing and delivering near-perfect products and services. Why "Sigma"? ... The central idea behind Six Sigma is that if you can measure how many "defects" you have in a process, you can systematically figure out how to eliminate them and get as close to "zero defects" as possible.
To achieve Six Sigma quality, a process must produce no more than 3. ... Six Sigma focuses first on reducing process variation and then on improving the process capability. ... This is what Six Sigma strives to produce.
The sigma level numbers often associated with Six Sigma represents the capability of a core business process, as measured in defects per million opportunities.
Sigma Level Defects per Million Opportunities Yield
6 3. ... 2%
1 690000 31%
Six Sigma And Standard Deviation
Sigma is the value of the standard deviation for a given characteristic. ... The term sigma value (e. ... , one, two, three, six) refers to how many standard deviations fit between the mean (where the data is centered) and the closest specification (customer requirement). ... The higher the sigma values the better the quality of the product or service.
Six Sigma works because. ...
§ 6-Sigma is driven by top-level management.
§ 6-Sigma is aligned to strategic business objectives.
§ 6-Sigma has universal application across the business. ...
§ 6-Sigma pays for it; returns are far greater than investment. ...
Benefits of Six Sigma Projects
§ Focus on customers & Improved customer loyalty & Greater market share
§ Reduced cycle time & wastage & Time management.
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