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Understanding Six Sigma

Understanding Six Sigma

In the world of Business Management and Project Management, Six Sigma is a crucial concept. It is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement, aiming to improve the quality of output of a process by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.

Let’s break down the term Six Sigma:

  • Six: Refers to the statistical representation of 6 standard deviations
  • Integrated: It is an integrated methodology that involves everyone in the organization
  • X: Represents the unknown variable that needs to be improved
  • Sigma: Is a statistical term that measures process deviation from the process mean or target

For more detailed information, you can visit the Six Sigma Wikipedia page.

References

Here are some additional resources to deepen your understanding of Six Sigma:

  1. iSixSigma
  2. American Society for Quality (ASQ)