6σ Strategic Management Method: Best Management Practices for the Decision-Making Level: Best Management Practices for the Decision-Making Level

Author: Smith
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: "This book is a compilation of the essence of 6 strategic management methods and is absolutely worth buying. First, Smith and Breesly do not view the 6 strategic management methods in isolation. They appropriately emphasize the importance of the broader organization and external environment, especially customers. Second, they clarify how the 6 management method can operate at the strategic level, that is, how it can influence the overall transformation of the enterprise. For CEOs who are considering or have further implemented the 6 strategic management method, this book is a source of wisdom." This book clearly describes the principles and methods of 6σ—when applied systematically and strategically—it can greatly impact a company's core performance and potential for sustained growth. The 6σ principles provide businesses with a universal tool and language to frame business objectives, align employees and operations, focus organizational energy, and drive results. Because the method is based on actual data and real-world feedback to facilitate decision-making, it can unite decision-makers under a common banner and make strategic planning and execution more effective and successful. This book highlights these benefits, guiding readers to use this proven method as the starting point for the entire enterprise's strategy. The three unique parts of this book provide business leaders with everything needed to understand and implement 6σ strategy. The first part focuses on explaining how to use this method to help companies survive in the market, build customer loyalty, and provide high-quality products and services. The second part guides readers in implementing the method while analyzing the cases of numerous companies that have achieved great success with 6σ strategy, including GE, Dow Chemical, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, and others. The third part examines the future of the method, providing business leaders with professional knowledge of 6σ strategy, as well as the necessary technical, human resources, and management skills.