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Six Sigma Overview. What is Six Sigma?. Six Sigma is a disciplined process which, by using data , systematically reduces defects . What is Six Sigma?. Six Sigma is about stopping defects before they happen.
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What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a disciplined process which, by using data, systematically reduces defects.
What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is about stopping defects before they happen. Changes focus from fixing products to fixing processes so they make excellent products. Reduces defects most important to the customer
Success Tree of Six Sigma 6 s Continuous Improvement Success Sweet Fruit 5 s Wall, Improve Designs Bulk of Fruit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 s Wall, Improve Processes Low Hanging Fruit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 s Wall, Beat Up Suppliers Ground Fruit
Six Sigma Phases D Phase I: Process Definition M Phase II: Process Measurement A Phase III: Process Analysis I Phase IV: Process Improvement C Phase V: Process Control
Continuous Improvement The following visual illustrates how the system can work CUSTOMER SUPPLIER Processstep 2 Process Step 1 Processstep 3 RECORDDEFECTS RECORDDEFECTS RECORD DEFECTS RECORD DEFECTS RECORDDEFECTS DEFINE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL TREND CHART PROCEDURE GOAL MEASURE TIME ANALYZE CONTROL Vital Few Identification IMPROVE ACTION PLAN ACTION NAME DATE
Six Sigma Breakthrough Steps Step 1 - Select Output Characteristic - Identify Process Input/Output Variables Step 2 - Define Performance Standards Step 3 - Validate Measurement System Step 4 - Establish Process Capability Step 5 - Define Performance Objectives Step 6 - Identify Variation Sources Step 7 - Screen Potential Causes Step 8 - Discover Variable Relationships Step 9 - Establish Operating Tolerances Step 10 - Validate Measurement System Step 11 - Determine Process Capability Step 12 - Implement Process Controls Define Measure Analyze Improve Control