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Six Sigma Quality Overview and Benefits

This document provides an overview of Six Sigma quality. It explains that Six Sigma is a methodology for disciplined quality improvement that was originated at Motorola in the 1980s. The numerical goal of Six Sigma is 3.467 defects per million opportunities. Companies adopt Six Sigma to improve quality, reduce defects, and gain competitive advantages. The document outlines the roadmap for Six Sigma implementation, which includes appointing a champion, developing goals and plans, and coordinating the efforts. It also discusses the challenges and rewards of the Six Sigma approach.

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Six Sigma Quality Overview and Benefits

This document provides an overview of Six Sigma quality. It explains that Six Sigma is a methodology for disciplined quality improvement that was originated at Motorola in the 1980s. The numerical goal of Six Sigma is 3.467 defects per million opportunities. Companies adopt Six Sigma to improve quality, reduce defects, and gain competitive advantages. The document outlines the roadmap for Six Sigma implementation, which includes appointing a champion, developing goals and plans, and coordinating the efforts. It also discusses the challenges and rewards of the Six Sigma approach.

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Six Sigma Quality

Presented by :
SHALINI SRIVASTAVA
SHEKHAR VAISHY
APOORV RANJAN
SWAPNIL KISHORE
Presentation Agenda

1. What is Six Sigma Quality?


2. Why would a company adopt Six Sigma?
3. The roadmap to Six Sigma?
4. What are the challenges?
5. What are the rewards?
What is Six Sigma Quality?

 Originated at Motorola in the early 80’s.

 Its a methodology for disciplined quality


improvement.

 It is the essence of sound business


organization and total quality
management.
CONT. . .
 Six Sigma is helpful in eliminating defects from
any process, product, or service.

 Its numerical goal is 3.467 defects per million


opportunities.

 Its Strategies includes:


– Measure
– Analyze
– Improve
– Control
CONT. . .

 Its Implementation is top-down.

 Uses concept of “belts” for levels of


competency in Six Sigma implementation:
– MBB = Master Black Belt
– BB = Black Belt
– GB = Green Belt
Why would a company adopt Six
Sigma?
SIGMA DPMO CAPABILITY
6 sigma 3.4 World Class
5 sigma 230
4 sigma 6200 Industry average
3 sigma 67,000
2 sigma 310,000 Noncompetitive
1 sigma 700,000
A Road Map for Six Sigma

1. Appoint a Champion
2. Select a Cross-functional team
3. Develop quantifiable goals
4. Develop an implementation plan
Establish a training program
Address data collection requirements and issues
Develop a change control and maintenance program
5. Coordinate your road map
What are the Challenges of
Six Sigma?
 The perception of  Training – especially
“Sick Sigma”. management level.

 Understanding the  Consultants can’t make


DFSS (Design For it happen.
Six Sigma)

 It is not a quick fix


nor a recipe.
What are the Challenges of
Six Sigma?
 Implementation  Reliability of data from
tends to be uneven the field.
and lapses occur
frequently.

 Takes careful
 Lack of discipline preparation and a
and accountability. commitment to the
foundational change.
Six Sigma Methodology: DMAIC

 Define - Gather facts regarding the exact question to


be answered
 Measure - Establish our baseline performance and
collect meaningful data relevant to the problem
 Analyze - All about finding the real root cause(s) and
the key to solving our problem
 Improve - Evaluate possible solutions based on their
impact on performance
 Control - Quantify the change in performance and
make sure the improvement is sustained

y = f (x1, x2, x3…, xn)


What are the Rewards of
Six Sigma?
 Improved reliability and predictability
of software products and services.

 Increased value to the customers and


shareholders.

 Improvements in organizational
morale.
CONT. . .

 Increased marketplace viability.

 Organizational recognition.

 Significant reduction in defects.


THANK YOU !

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