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An Overview of Six Sigma
Author(s) -
Montgomery Douglas C.,
Woodall William H.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international statistical review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.051
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1751-5823
pISSN - 0306-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-5823.2008.00061.x
Subject(s) - six sigma , sigma , perspective (graphical) , statistical thinking , computer science , statistics , mathematics , engineering , operations management , artificial intelligence , physics , quantum mechanics , lean manufacturing
Summary We provide an introductory overview of the Six Sigma development and improvement processes. A historical perspective is provided. We also discuss the statistical methods frequently used within this framework and briefly comment on the impact of Six Sigma on the practice of statistics in industry.