The Six Sigma Performance Handbook: A Statistical Guide to Optimizing Results / Edition 1

by Praveen Gupta, McGraw-Hill Companies

Overview

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Written with managers, not statisticians in mind, this reference shows readers how to statistically evaluate a Six Sigma program, identify problems, and make tailor-made adjustments to get the desired results and revitalize a program


Profits in tough times require prioritization and focus. If properly managed, Six Sigma methods can deliver dramatic improvement by increasing manufacturing and process efficiencies. But nearly 60% of all corporate Six Sigma initiatives fail to yield the desired results — often companies take the "fighting fires" approach to business and do not take time to understand what the data in telling them, which is why many Six Sigma projects fail.

The high-visibility of the Six Sigma Initiative has corporate executives committing to significant investment in resources often without any tangible improvement in profitability — a fact neglected by most Six Sigma books. Written with Green belts, and managers in mind, this reference shows readers how to statistically evaluate a Six Sigma program, identify problems, and make tailor-made adjustments to get the desired results and revitalize a program.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071437646
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	10/22/2004
Series:	Six Sigma Operational Methods Ser.
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Praveen Gupta, a Master Six Sigma Black Belt, has been involved with Six Sigma since its origin (1986). His first project, completed at Motorola under the guidance of Bill Smith, the inventor of Six Sigma, was published in Quality Engineering magazine in 1990. For over 15 years, Praveen has published articles, monthly columns, and books on Six Sigma. His previous books include Six Sigma Deployment and the best selling Six Sigma Business Scorecard. Praveen has conducted Six Sigma training worldwide since 1987 and assisted others in their projects to solve their problems creatively. Praveen has consulted with dozens of small- to medium-size companies in corporate performance improvement through Six Sigma and business process improvement. Praveen is a Co-chairman of IPC's SPC committee, which has recently developed an industry standard, IPC-9194, for process controls. Praveen is a Fellow of ASQ. He lives in Lisle, IL.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Challenges in implementing Six Sigma
Chapter 2: Balanced Approach To Planning
Chapter 3: Application of Six Sigma Tools
Chapter 4: Identifying the Problems
Chapter 5: Understanding the Scope of the Problem
Chapter 6: Developing a Solution
Chapter 7: Breakthrough Solutions
Chapter 8: Sustaining Breakthrough
Chapter 9: Frequently asked questions about six sigma
APPENDIX: SIX SIGMA RESOURCES