Getting started with Six Sigma

The process Six Sigma was ‘invented’ by Motorola in 1980s and was designed to target defects in manufacturing and to reduce them to a small level (less than 3.4 defects per million opportunities) saving millions of dollars in the process.

The methodology of Six Sigma basics in way is to create improvements by reducing deficits andmanaging variation in the processes of an enterprise.  DMAIC and DFSS are used to improve the innovative processes that make you think outside of the box. The first acronym stands for measure, define, improve, control and analyze. These five elements focus on the design for six sigma focuses on significant process improvements, on process design, utilize IDOV or, identify, optimize, design, and verify

• A statistical measure for variation
• Full Six Sigma equals to 99.9997% accuracy
• Methodology for improving key processes area
• A “tool box” of management tools and quality for problem resolution
• A business philosophy focus on continuous improvement
• An organized process for structured analysis of system data

Six Sigma Methodology

• M.A.I.C, (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
• Provides a logical method for verifying existing problem solving concepts and tools
• Existing tools and concepts Repackaging
• At each step Various quality/management toolsapplied
• Project sponsors review are recommended at conclusion of each step before moving to next step

When to use Six Sigma?

• Unknown situations/causes
• Problems are common place and not well defined
• Inappropriate when “broad spectrum” is approached
• When problem solving methods fail for other
• In a complex situation with lot of variables

Why adopt Six Sigma?

• Defined process for problem solving
• Solve problems based on Proven methodology
• Results have Consistency
• Focus on “bottom line” which encourages support/credibility from top of organization

Reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Sigma