What is Six Sigma

Author: Peter Pande
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Dedicated to companies worldwide that use Six Sigma methods to improve customer satisfaction, breakthrough process improvement, increase profits and efficiency, and their millions of employees. Six Sigma is increasingly entering the vision, mindset, and actions of managers and employees, becoming a core part of corporate success. Many giants, such as General Electric, Motorola, and DuPont, have used it to build strong management levels and substantial profits. Domestic companies like Baosteel, Galanz, Aucma, and Hainan Airlines have also grown into star enterprises through it. That's why General Electric adopted such a corporate value: Always uphold the Six Sigma quality standard and innovative spirit. The author of this book has worked with world-renowned companies (including General Electric) that have successfully applied Six Sigma methods. The book is filled with the following questions:
※ What is Six Sigma? How does it work?
※ What is the process of proposing and solving problems with the Six Sigma method?
※ Why is it said that the Six Sigma method is not a fleeting management trend?
※ How does the Six Sigma method affect work progress?
※ What is a Six Sigma team? How does it operate?
※ To succeed in a Six Sigma team, what must you do? What impact will Six Sigma have on your customers?
Starting with an analysis of the basic concepts, key projects, methodological advantages, and action steps and organizational models of Six Sigma, the author discusses how to adapt Six Sigma measures to your own company, how to train "Black Belts" and other key roles, and how to identify processes, improvement plans, and maintain results. This is a comprehensive guide that makes Six Sigma accessible, allowing you to quickly grasp its essence in a short time.
Six Sigma's 6 Themes:
Theme 1: Truly Focus on Customers
Theme 2: Data-Driven Management
Theme 3: Measures Target Processes
Theme 4: Proactive Management
Theme 5: Boundaryless Collaboration
Theme 6: Strive for Perfection but Tolerate Failure
Six Sigma is increasingly entering the vision, mindset, and actions of managers and employees, becoming a core part of corporate success. Many giants, such as General Electric, Motorola, and DuPont, have used it to build strong management levels and substantial profits, while domestic companies like Baosteel, Galanz, Aucma, and Hainan Airlines have also grown into star enterprises through it. That's why General Electric adopted such a corporate value: Always uphold the Six Sigma quality standard and innovative spirit. The author of this book has worked with world-renowned companies (including General Electric) that have successfully applied Six Sigma methods. The book is filled with the following questions:
What is Six Sigma? How does it operate?
What is the process of proposing and solving problems with the Six Sigma method?
Why is it said that the Six Sigma method is not a fleeting management trend?
How does the Six Sigma method affect work progress?
What is a Six Sigma team? How does it operate?
To succeed in a Six Sigma team, what must you do? What impact will Six Sigma have on your customers?
Starting with an analysis of the basic concepts, key projects, methodological advantages, and action steps and organizational models of Six Sigma, the author discusses how to adapt Six Sigma measures to your own company, how to train "Black Belts" and other key roles, and how to identify processes, improvement plans, and maintain results. This is a comprehensive guide that makes Six Sigma accessible, allowing you to quickly grasp its essence in a short time.