A primary objective of Six Sigma process improvement projects is to reduce defects. A defect is a failure to meet customer standards for quality. Measuring process sigma for a business process provides a means of assessing how well it meets customer requirements...
Managing change is an ongoing challenge for business leaders. Find out how understanding differences in individual styles and temperaments can help you implement change more smoothly and effectively.
Six Sigma requires special tools and techniques for managing business operations and for managing projects. Learn about the top five Six Sigma software programs in this review.
Much of the power of Six Sigma lies in the use of statistical and graphical tools such as control charts. Learn about the different data types so you can properly choose the type of control chart or statistical method to use.
In previous articles in this series we have reviewed the philosophy, implementation, and project methodologies for Six Sigma. Now we take a look at some of the tools and techniques that are commonly used for Six Sigma projects.
QI Macros is an add-in for Excel that provides functionality to support data manipulation, charting, and analysis for Six Sigma and other process management initiatives. Learn about its capability, usability, and availability.
Minitab is perhaps the software program that is most often acquired solely because an organization is implementing a Six Sigma initiative. In this review learn about its capability, availability and usability, and why it is in the top 5 Six Sigma software...