Documents tagged 'Sigma'
Published: 28/08/2008
The application of Six Sigma in software development projects is well known, but the utility of Six Sigma for software implementation projects is also worth a mention.
Software implementation projects commonly have the recurring problem of going off-track with regard to target implementation...
Published: 28/08/2008
Interviewing major influencers of the Six Sigma initiative is a technique that initiates the involvement and consideration of everyone.
The CEO or top management generally proposes the need for a Six Sigma initiative. Conducting interviews of these people is equally necessary, as is the need...
Published: 28/08/2008
This is because Six Sigma aims at minimizing variation in products and processes, and Lean Manufacturing aims at eliminating manufacturing waste.
Possible Areas for Implementation:
-Research and Development
The Research and Development process is the most important process in...
Published: 27/08/2008
Green Belts are those employees of the organization who undertake various Six Sigma activities part-time, under the guidance of the Black Belts and work towards achieving the objectives and goals.
The Six Sigma trained Green Belts undertake short projects that do not require extensive...
Published: 27/08/2008
The voice Of the Customer, external as well as internal, is necessary to understand the factors that are critical to the success of the Six Sigma project.
Importance of Employee Assessment
The contribution of employees has to be carefully assessed by the business. HR metrics or employee...
Published: 21/08/2008
There are various institutes that impart Six Sigma training to employees. Some companies have their own in-house training programs that help them keep their employee training needs up to date.
What Is Covered In Six Sigma Training?
Each company will have its own set of training needs....
Published: 20/08/2008
The implementation of a Six Sigma project requires the services of professionals who are well trained in using the various tools and techniques of Six Sigma. Such professionals have to undertake a certification program or training on the various Six Sigma measurement tools and techniques they can...
Published: 20/08/2008
For any organization to implement a Six Sigma project successfully, there are a few considerations to be made, such as management support, education and training, committed resources and linking the effort to compensation.
Management Support
In small businesses, management is generally...
Published: 20/08/2008
What is Theory of Constraints (TOC)?
The theory of constraints helps manage complex systems, as well as determine the root cause of any problem. Contrary to Six Sigma, the approach is logic driven to analyzing the root causes. There is a probability of a Six Sigma project failing due to wrong...
Published: 08/08/2008
The five W's (who, what, when, where and why) and one H (how) are used to understand the system in the analysis and design phases.
Let us briefly understand the application of this approach to Six Sigma.
1. What - Understanding The Concept
The first W stands for - What - is Six Sigma....
