Six Sigma Manual for Small and Medium Businesses: What You Need to Know Explained Simply

Six Sigma is a set of practices used to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects, which is any nonconformity of a product or service to its specification. To be Six Sigma compliant, a company must produce no more than 3.4 defects per one million products. If this can be achieved, a company has the potential to save billions of dollars. In this book, you will learn about the two main methodologies involved with Six Sigma, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify), as well as various other methodologies advocated by companies around the world, including DCCDI, CDOC, DCDOV, DMADOV, DMEDI, and IDOV. You will also learn about black, green, and yellow belts; the key roles for successful implementation; cost savings; training; responsibilities; and terms specific to Six Sigma. Whatever your reason for reading this book you will find practical advice and tips for successfully learning about and implementing Six Sigma.Baird, Craig is the author of 'Six Sigma Manual for Small and Medium Businesses: What You Need to Know Explained Simply', published 2009 under ISBN 9781601382337 and ISBN 1601382332.