Six Sigma for Financial Services: How Leading Companies Are Driving Results Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Management

Six Sigma for Financial Services: How Leading Companies Are Driving Results Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Process Management
Author: Rowland Hayler
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071470379

Helping you to use Six Sigma and other tools in a wide range of financial service applications; this hands-on guide features actual experiences from frontline managers and executives in financial services firms all around the world. --

Six Sigma DMAIC and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Applications to Financial Risk Management

Six Sigma DMAIC and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Applications to Financial Risk Management
Author: Bubevski, Vojo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2024-04-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Financial institutions face a critical challenge in managing financial risks effectively under the stringent regulatory frameworks of Basel III and Solvency II. Traditional risk management approaches often need to provide the necessary tools to control risks in a dynamic and evolving market environment. A comprehensive methodology integrating advanced risk analysis concepts and structured frameworks is essential for institutions to achieve optimal risk management outcomes, leading to increased solvency risk, capital requirements, and value at risk (VAR). Six Sigma DMAIC and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Applications to Financial Risk Management is a groundbreaking book that presents a transformative approach to financial risk management. Inspired by Peter L. Bernstein's insight on risk control, this book introduces a unique methodology that combines the DMAIC framework with advanced risk analysis concepts. Financial institutions can enhance their risk management processes by applying these tools to internal models for Solvency II and Basel III, reduce solvency risk, and improve competitiveness.

EBOOK: Operations Management

EBOOK: Operations Management
Author: Steve Paton
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2011-01-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0077141261

Operations Management is all around us and is integral to every industry. Using contemporary and engaging examples this brand new text book brings to life fundamental Operations Management principles and theories that are applicable to both manufacturing and service situations, reflecting the very latest developments in this dynamic field.

Novel Six Sigma Approaches to Risk Assessment and Management

Novel Six Sigma Approaches to Risk Assessment and Management
Author: Bubevski, Vojo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522527044

The progression of risk management techniques provides the crucial applications and benefits to all of society. By analyzing the current trends and techniques used to assess and mitigate risks, safer processes can be used for all professional fields, as well as society as a whole. Novel Six Sigma Approaches to Risk Assessment and Management is a vital scholarly resource that provides an in-depth examination on innovative Six Sigma methods for risk mitigation initiatives. Featuring an array of relevant topics such as project management, production scheduling, information systems security, and agricultural planning, this is an ideal reference book for professionals, academicians, students, and researchers interested in detailed research on recent advancements in the management of risk in all fields.

An Integrated Company-Wide Management System

An Integrated Company-Wide Management System
Author: Souraj Salah
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2018-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319990349

This book offers a comprehensive guide to implementing a company-wide management system (CWMS), utilising up-to-date methodologies of lean-six sigma in order to achieve high levels of business excellence. It builds the foundation for quality and continuous improvement, which can be implemented in any organization. The book begins with an introduction to and an overview of CWMSs, and reviews the existing literature on various management systems. It then discusses the integration and implementation of lean-six sigma in supply chain management. The integration approach presented highlights the link between the existing management systems and shows how continuous improvement methodologies are incorporated. The book then examines the components of CWMS, comparing them to other systems. It also explores Kano-based six sigma and concludes with further recommendations for reading. This book covers five management systems integrated into one novel approach that can be followed by organizations wishing to achieve quality and business excellence. Covering lean-six sigma – an essential element of management systems – it is a valuable resource for practitioners and academics alike.

Six Sigma Improvements for Basel III and Solvency II in Financial Risk Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Six Sigma Improvements for Basel III and Solvency II in Financial Risk Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Bubevski, Vojo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-10-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522572813

Ever-increasing attacks against individual and corporate finances over the past few decades prompt swift action from the realm of financial management. Advances in protection as well as techniques for controlling these disasters is instrumental for financial security and threat prevention. Six Sigma Improvements for Basel III and Solvency II in Financial Risk Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities explores the theoretical and practical aspects of Six Sigma DMAIC methods and tools to improve the financial risk management process and applications within finance, research and development, and software engineering. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as controlling VAR, financial institution evaluations, and global limit systems, this book is ideally designed for financial managers, risk managers, researchers, and academics seeking current research on financial risk management to ensure that uncertainty does not affect, or at least has a minimal impact on, the achievement of goals within a financial institution.

Service Science

Service Science
Author: John Maleyeff
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2020-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 100007532X

To remain relevant in today’s world, practitioners should presume that they have two jobs: first, to do their work effectively so that they provide value to the organization; second, to improve how the work is done so that their organization remains competitive. This book offers clear guidance to excel at this ubiquitous second job. Informed by an appreciation that most personnel that work in any firm, even firms that are manufacturing-oriented, routinely provide services as a key element of their jobs, this book explains how to provide and improve internal customer service, regardless of industry or role. It illustrates the common features, or service process "DNA," while providing a diverse set of examples to enhance understanding. Written by a pioneer in the development of principles and methodologies that address services in a structured and distinctive manner, this book stresses that service processes are distinctly different from manufacturing processes. Rigorous and practical, this book will appeal to students and professionals alike, in business, hospitality, industrial management, public health, and other fields. Online resources include Excel files that act as templates to help with quantitative analysis routines.