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Six Sigma: is it Really Different?
Author(s) -
Walters Larry
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
quality and reliability engineering international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1099-1638
pISSN - 0748-8017
DOI - 10.1002/qre.633
Subject(s) - six sigma , sigma , human performance technology , quality (philosophy) , design for six sigma , computer science , operations management , engineering , epistemology , philosophy , physics , quantum mechanics , lean manufacturing
This article explores the similarities and differences between Six Sigma and other ‘Quality Improvement’ programs. The overwhelming success of Six Sigma is attributable to something, but what is it? The ‘tools’ of Six Sigma have been used for generations by educators and practitioners. Why does Six Sigma work better for some companies than others? What pitfalls should be avoided? What can I really expect to achieve from a Six Sigma initiative? Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.