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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.