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Home » What
is Six Sigma?
WHAT IS SIX SIGMA?
Simply defined, Six Sigma is a
powerful data driven, customer focused management methodology that
delivers validated improvements in profitability and productivity.
Six Sigma implementation will guide your organization to:
- Improve Customer Satisfaction
- Increase Profitability
- Increase Productivity
In most companies today, the cost of poor quality represents 20% to 30%
of total revenues. The Six Sigma approach implements proven
methodologies for minimizing these costs while reaching world-class
quality levels by focusing on breakthrough performance (improvements of
50% or more).
Central to Six Sigma philosophy is the concept of improving process
capability and reducing variation significantly
How is Six Sigma different from other Traditional
Approaches?
Six Sigma differs from traditional performance improvement programs in
its focus on input variables. While traditional methods depend on
measuring outputs and establishing control plans to shield customers
from organizational defects, a Six Sigma program demands that problems
be addressed at the root level, eliminating the need for unnecessary
inspection and rework processes.
Also, while other programs mention philosophies, ideas, and
requirements (e.g. ISO 9001 specifies requirements) Six Sigma provides a
structured roadmap on how to bring benefits.
Six Sigma as a strategic tool is customer focused and is ultimately
designed to increase profits through enhanced customer satisfaction. The
real benefits of Six Sigma
Will Six Sigma apply to my organization?
Six Sigma concepts can be applied to organizations of various sizes and
complexities. While the basic concepts remain the same, the way it needs
to be applied varies greatly.
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