Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 4 Identifying the Problems Define Phase written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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.
Download or read book The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook written by Roderick A. Munro and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is designed to help candidates preparing for the ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Meant for those who already understand the basic concepts of reducing variation and improving processes, it also serves as a helpful reference to the appropriate materials needed to conduct successful Green Belt projects. The layout of the handbook is mapped to the 2022 version of ASQ’s Body of Knowledge (BoK). This revised edition includes new information about: • SMART goals, key process indicators, Takt time, just-in-time processes, and spaghetti diagrams • The Kano model, risk management, business continuity planning, SWOT analysis, and RACI charts • Data collection plans and quality checks • Gap analysis, 5 Whys analysis, and fault tree analysis • Maintaining quality improvements • Document control, audits, training plans, the PDCA cycle, Andon, and Jidoka system
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 6 Developing a Solution Analyze Phase written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook Second Edition written by Roderick A. Munro and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2015-05-13 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference manual is designed to help those interested in passing the ASQ's certification exam for Six Sigma Green Belts and others who want a handy reference to the appropriate materials needed to conduct successful Green Belt projects. It is a reference handbook on running projects for those who are already knowledgeable about process improvement and variation reduction. The primary layout of the handbook follows the ASQ Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) updated in 2015. The authors were involved with the first edition handbook, and have utilized first edition user comments, numerous Six Sigma practitioners, and their own personal knowledge gained through helping others prepare for exams to bring together a handbook that they hope will be very beneficial to anyone seeking to pass the ASQ or other Green Belt exams. In addition to the primary text, the authors have added a number of new appendixes, an expanded acronym list, new practice exam questions, and other additional materials
Download or read book Six Sigma Workbook For Dummies written by Craig Gygi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your efficiency -- and bring in big profits! Need help implementing or understanding Six Sigma? Want to take this powerful problem-solving methodology and apply it to your business? Six Sigma isn't just for Fortune 500 companies anymore; it's for every business, even yours, no matter how big or small. This hands-on workbook provides the knowledge, insight, and practical exercises you need to master Six Sigma and put it to work in your business. Perfect as a companion workbook for Six Sigma For Dummies -- or any other Six Sigma book -- Six Sigma Workbook For Dummies gives you a wealth of examples, problems, and other tools you need to turn Six Sigma theory into practice -- today! Discover * How to form and lead a Six Sigma initiative * Project alignment with business objectives and strategy * How to create process flow maps and models * Chart and graph plotting for analysis and interpretation * Methods for calculating Sigma scores * How to quantify variable relationships
Download or read book The Six Sigma Handbook Third Edition Chapter 4 Maximizing Resources written by Thomas Pyzdek and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from the fully updated and revised The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition. It covers the management systems and statistical tools that are the foundation of Six Sigma. The book's presentation is based on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) implementation strategy for Six Sigma, with focus on the management responsibilities and problem-solving methodologies.
Download or read book Transactional Six Sigma and Lean Servicing written by Betsi Harris Ehrlich and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Service industries have traditionally lagged manufacturing in adoption of quality management strategies and Six Sigma is no exception. While there are a growing number of books on applying the hot topics of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts in a manufacturing environment, there has not been a mainstream book that applies these techniques in a service environment, until now. Transactional Six Sigma and Lean ServicingTM: Leveraging Manufacturing Concepts to Achieve World Class Service is a ground breaking "how-to" book that serves as a practical guide for implementing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methods in a transactional service oriented environment. It uses real case studies and examples to show how Six Sigma and Lean ServicingTM techniques have been implemented and proven effective in achieving substantial documented results. Lean ServicingTM is the author's own term used to describe the application of Lean Manufacturing concepts to transactional and service processes. Liberal use of examples, graphics, and tables will assist you in grasping the difficult concepts. Transactional Six Sigma and Lean ServicingTM covers both theory and practical application of Lean ServicingTM, Six Sigma DMAIC and Six Sigma DFSS concepts and methods so you can implement them effectively in your service organization and achieve reduced costs and a new level of service excellence.
Download or read book SIMPLIFIED SIX SIGMA written by N. GOPALAKRISHNAN and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-02-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact and concise text, based on the rich and vast experience of the author gained while training thousands of individuals, explains in detail what Six Sigma is and why it is necessary to adapt the process. It explains the methodology, tools to be used, and the Six Sigma implementation process. The book describes how to define a problem, how to measure the key inputs and outputs, and how to collect and analyse the data. It discusses the method of identifying the problems, solutions and, with this, to improve the problem process to get Six Sigma output on a continuous basis. The book gives details of how to impart training on the Six Sigma concepts, tools and implementation methodology to master black belts, black belts and green belts. It contains a detailed syllabus for the training, and the method of selecting the trainers. This book should prove extremely useful to students of engineering, especially Production/Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Management, and postgraduate students of business management. It will be of immense value to all the organisations which wish to achieve highest quality outputs. KEY FEATURES : Illustrates all the tools to be used in each of the phases with ready to use templates using the MS Excel work sheets. Explains step-by-step the implementation process and how to record the results. Describes the data collection process and forms to be used for different types of data. Discusses how to control all the processes to ensure stability in the process. Contains a number of case studies to help both students and professionals.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 10 Speeding up Six Sigma written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 3 Application of Six Sigma Tools written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook Chapter 12 Define Phase written by Thomas McCarty and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-11-19 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a sample chapter from Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, which offers the best and the latest information to assist you in solving some of the most complex problems imaginable. In this book written by the instructors of the world renowned Motorola University, you'll find valuable advice on how to integrate research and development, manufacturing, human resources, finance, marketing, quality, and customer service goals with their corporate vision, mission and key strategies.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 5 Understanding the Scope of the Problem Measure Phase written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook Chapter 7 Breakthrough Solutions Improve Phase written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-22 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following is a chapter from Praveen Gupta's The Six Sigma Performance Handbook, which gives results-oriented help with Six Sigma initiatives. With this handbook, you will learn how to optimize performance and sustain breakthrough results. This book also gives a quick, straight forward tutorial on the use of the statistical tools which form the bases for Six Sigma project success. The handbook shows you how to simplify Six Sigma methods for cost-effective implementations that work best in your organization.
Download or read book The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook written by Mary McShane-Vaughn and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated to reflect the 2022 ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Body of Knowledge (BoK), The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, Fourth Edition is ideal for candidates studying for the CSSBB examination. This comprehensive reference focuses on the core areas of organization-wide planning and deployment, team management, and each of the DMAIC project phases. The fourth edition of this handbook offers thorough explanations of statistical concepts in a straightforward way. It also reflects the latest technology and applications of Six Sigma and lean tools. Updates you will find in the fourth edition include: • New topics and tools, such as return on investment calculations, the roles of coaching and finance in projects, process-decision program charts, interrelationship digraphs, A3 analysis, maturity models, key behavior indicators, and audit MSA • A new chapter on risk analysis and management • Revamped statistics sections • New tables, figures, and examples to help illustrate key points The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, Fourth Edition is also a valuable addition to any quality practitioner’s library.
Download or read book The Six Sigma Performance Handbook written by Praveen Gupta and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2005 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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.
Download or read book The Certified Quality Improvement Associate Handbook Third Edition written by Russell T. Westcott and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASQs Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification is designed to introduce the basics of quality to organizations and individuals not currently working within the field of quality. This book and the Body of Knowledge (BOK) it supports are intended to form a foundation for further study and application of proven quality principles and practices worldwide. The book follows the CQIA BoK in both content and sequence. The intent is that this book will serve as a guide to be used in preparation to take the CQIA examination given by ASQ. Each chapter stands alone, and the chapters may be read in any order. Some material reaching beyond the content of the BoK has been added. Supplemental reading suggestions are provided. An online, interactive sample exam and a paper-and-pencil sample can be found on the ASQ website (http://asq.org/cert/quality-improvement-associate/prepare).
