Showing papers on "Design for Six Sigma published in 2000"
Book•
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: This book presents an Executive Overview of Six Sigma, a Powerful Strategy for Sustained Success, and some of the key concepts of the Six Sigma System as well as tools used in expanding & Integrating the six Sigma System.
Abstract: Part I: An Executive Overview of Six Sigma. Chapter 1: A Powerful Strategy for Sustained Success. Chapter 2: Key Concepts of the Six Sigma System. Chapter 3: Why Is Six Sigma Succeeding Where Total Quality "Failed"? Chapter 4: Applying Six Sigma to Service and Manufacturing. Chapter 5: The Six Sigma Roadmap. Part II: Gearing Up and Adapting Six Sigma to Your Organization. Chapter 6: Is Six Sigma Right for Us Now? Chapter 7: How and Where Should We Start Our Efforts? Chapter 8: The Politics of Six Sigma: Preparing Leaders to Launch and Guide the Effort. Chapter 9: Preparing Black Belts and Other Key Roles. Chapter 10: Training the Organization for Six Sigma. Part III: Implementing Six Sigma: The Roadmap and Tools. Chapter 12: Identifying Core Processes and Key Customers (Roadmap Step 1). Chapter 13: Defining Customer Requirements (Roadmap Step 2). Chapter 14: Measuring Current Performance (Roadmap Step 3). Chapter 15: Six Sigma Process Improvement (Roadmap Step 4). Chapter 16: Six Sigma Process Improvement (Roadmap Step 4A). Chapter 17: Expanding & Integrating the Six Sigma System (Roadmap Step 5). Chapter 18: Advanced Six Sigma Tools: An Overview. Conclusion: Twelve Keys to Success.
1,017 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the basic concepts of Six Sigma, its benefits, and successful approaches for implementation are reviewed, and the authors conclude that the keys for successful implementation include upper management support and involvement, organizational infrastructure, training, tools, and links to human resources based actions.
Abstract: The Six Sigma phenomenon has followed the TQM movement as the latest thrust for many companies seeking to improve their performance and effectiveness. The purpose of this paper is to review the basic concepts of Six Sigma, its benefits, and successful approaches for implementation. In particular, we benchmark the practices of the General Electric Company, one of the leaders and innovators in implementing the process. We conclude that keys for successful implementation include upper management support and involvement, organizational infrastructure, training, tools, and links to human resources‐based actions.
430 citations
TL;DR: This well-written introductory book on DOE covers most of the bases and is easy to read and full of practical advice.
Abstract: (2000) Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods Technometrics: Vol 42, No 3, pp 309-310
215 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present observations on Six Sigma implementation based on the authors' experiences in the past five years, in order to improve the performance of the Six Sigma initiatives.
Abstract: [This abstract is based on the author's abstract.] Many organizations implement Six Sigma initiatives to improve their performance. Observations on Six Sigma implementation based on the authors' experiences in the past five years are presented. C..
64 citations
30 Oct 2000
TL;DR: The application of the Six Sigma methodology, comprising the five phases Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control, is described by taking the example of a project, and the benefits attained are demonstrated.
Abstract: Six Sigma provides an effective mechanism to focus on customer requirements, through the improvement of process quality. In the Global Engineering Development Center of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS-GEDC) at Chennai, India, Six Sigma projects are being carried out with the objective of improving on-time delivery, product quality and in-process quality. This paper describes the application of the Six Sigma methodology, comprising the five phases Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control, by taking the example of a project, and demonstrates the benefits attained.
31 citations
24 Apr 2000
TL;DR: The use of the Motorola six sigma tolerancing methodology is explored to achieve synchronization in supply chains and the approach is used to design synchronized supply chains with high levels of delivery performance.
Abstract: A supply chain network can be viewed as a network of facilities in which a customer order will flow through internal business processes such as procurement, production, and transportation, ultimately reaching the required products on time to customers. The delivery performance of such a network can be maximized by pushing the work through the system in a way that the finished products reach the customer in a customer specified delivery window, with a very high probability. This entails synchronization and hence strict control of variability of deliveries at all intermediate points, to ensure that the raw materials and semi-finished work arrive at work spots in a timely fashion. We explore the use of the Motorola six sigma tolerancing methodology to achieve synchronization in supply chains. In particular, we use the six sigma approach to: (1) analyze a given supply chain process for six sigma delivery performance; and (2) design synchronized supply chains to guarantee six sigma delivery performance. We provide an example of a plastics industry supply chain, for which we report analysis and design experiments that demonstrate the use of the six sigma approach in designing synchronized supply chains with high levels of delivery performance.
28 citations
Patent•
26 Jul 2000TL;DR: In this article, an application of combinatorial materials development with minimum materials development, minimum variance, and maximum integration is provided, where score cards are used as the 'function' to total the variabilities of each process step and a transfer function connects the overall steps of the project to the output which is measured as variability not as mean.
Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, an application of combinatorial materials development with minimum materials development, minimum variance, and maximum integration is provided. The embodiment is directed to a method of project development of a combinatorial materials development process using DFSS techniques having four major elements. The first element is the use of a design for six sigma (DFSS) process mapping to convert a complex and disorganized process structure to an organized structure that can be further analyzed. The second element comprises the use of quality function deployment houses as a method of flowing critical to quality characteristics (CTQ) through a research project. The third element comprises a transfer function that connects the overall steps of the project to the output which is measured as variability not as mean. Score cards are used as the 'function' to total the variabilities of each process step. The final element comprises an extension of design of experiment (DOE) techniques.
18 citations
TL;DR: Think your company is too small to implement Six Sigma? Or that it doesn't have the statistical analytical capabilities, or that it produces products or services suited to Six Sigma as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Think your company is too small to implement Six Sigma? Or that it doesn't have the statistical analytical capabilities, or that it doesn't produce products or services suited to Six Sigma? Think again.
2 citations
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explain the Six Sigma approach and indicate how VM practitioners can enhance and energize their VM offerings while adding value to Six Sigma implementations by using Function Analysis.
Abstract: Six Sigma is the latest methodology sweeping across the business landscape and being adopted by major corporations. It focuses on the improvement of quality through the reduction of customer-critical defects. It is applicable to processes, products and procedures. Six Sigma achieves improvements through statistical analysis of the interaction of functions in producing a product or service. Six Sigma can be enhanced by better use of VM techniques such as Function Analysis. This paper will explain the Six Sigma approach, and indicate how VM practitioners can enhance and energize their VM offerings while adding value to Six Sigma implementations.
2 citations