In 1985 Motorola determined that detecting and fixing defects on an individual basis would get them to Four Sigma. To get to Six Sigma they could not just fix defects. They had to fix the processes that produced the defects.
What is Six Sigma?
A measure of quality that strives for near perfection (3.4 defects per million opportunities).
A defect is anything outside of customer specifications.
An opportunity is the total quantity of chances for a defect.
A disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for a company to produce virtually defect-free products, services, and transactions.
Processed focused
Strategically driven
Improves process capability
Reduces process variation
Data based decision making
Using the Value Added (Lean) principles you learn to add value to your processes and build a great system. With Six Sigma you learn to run the system great.
Don’t need to be a Six Sigma organization? We can help you determine what level of quality you need to strive for and what type of quality improvement process is best for you.
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