Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy

Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy
Author: Warren Brussee
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2004-06-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071502025

A veteran GE manager explains the tools of Six Sigma--in plain English This is the first simple, low-level guide to using the powerful statistical tools of Six Sigma to solve real-world problems. Warren Brussee, a Six Sigma manager who helped his teams generate millions of dollars in savings, shows how to plot, interpret, and validate data for a Six Sigma project. The basic statistical tools in the book can be applied to manufacturing, sales, marketing, process, equipment design, and more. Best of all, no background in statistics is required to start improving quality and initiating cost-saving improvements right away. Features dozens of Six Sigma statistical problem-solving case studies Presents a simplified form of the most common Six Sigma tools Simplifies Greenbelt training with one concise reference Explains how to use Excel to make Six Sigma problem-solving calculations Includes all the basic Six Sigma formulas and tables

Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy: Six Sigma Methodology and Management's Role in Implementation

Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy: Six Sigma Methodology and Management's Role in Implementation
Author: Warren Brussee
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2004-05-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071734678

This chapter is from Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy, a simple guide to using the powerful statistical tools of Six Sigma to solve real-world problems. Warren Brussee, a Six Sigma manager who helped his teams generate millions of dollars in savings, shows how to plot, interpret, and validate data for a Six Sigma project. The basic statistical tools in the book can be applied to manufacturing, sales, marketing, process, equipment design, and more. Best of all, no background in statistics is required to start improving quality and initiating cost-saving improvements right away.

Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy! Revised and Expanded Second Edition

Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy! Revised and Expanded Second Edition
Author: Warren Brussee
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-07-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 007179753X

A PLAIN ENGLISH GUIDE TO SOLVING REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS WITH SIX SIGMA Six Sigma is one of the most effective strategies for improving processes, creating better products, and boosting customer satisfaction, but business leaders often balk at its reputation for being too complex. Don't fall into that trap. Six Sigma is simple to understand and implement--if you have Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy! Warren Brussee has helped businesses save millions of dollars with Six Sigma, and he explains how you can achieve similar results in this step-by-step guide. He presents a thorough overview of the Six Sigma methodology and techniques for successful implementation, as well as a clear explanation of DMAIC--the problem-solving method used by Six Sigma Greenbelts. Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy! provides: A simplified form of the most common Six Sigma tools All the basic Six Sigma formulas and tables Dozens of Six Sigma statistical problem-solving case studies A matrix for finding the right statistical tool to meet your needs Basic Greenbelt training in one concise reference Best of all, no background in statistics is required--you can start improving quality and initiating costsaving improvements right away. Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy! is the only reference you need to facilitate real-world application of Six Sigma tools.

Implementing Six Sigma

Implementing Six Sigma
Author: Forrest W. Breyfogle, III
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1235
Release: 2003-04-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471265721

Das bewährte Handbuch zum Statistiktool Six Sigma - jetzt in neuer, aktualisierter Auflage! - besprochen werden täglich benötigte Verfahren und deren Implementation - erweiterte Behandlung u.a. des Benchmarkings - mit vielen praxisnahen Übungen - enthält Pläne, Checklisten und Übersichten häufig auftretender Fehler

Six Sigma on a Budget: Achieving More with Less Using the Principles of Six Sigma

Six Sigma on a Budget: Achieving More with Less Using the Principles of Six Sigma
Author: Warren Brussee
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2010-05-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780071736756

All the value of six sigma--Immediate results now available without the overhead! In today's economy, organizations need to improve quality, solve problems, and increase efficiencies on the fly—and Six Sigma has proven its worth to large and small companies around the world in all these areas. Written by a leading Six Sigma expert, Warren Brussee, Six Sigma on a Budget explains how you can use the principles of Six Sigma to see immediate results--all without expensive consultants or disruptive classes. Exclusive features of Six Sigma on a Budget: Written in plain English, it delivers huge benefits to anyone who's learned high school math and Microsoft Excel Can be implemented by managers or individuals without additional staff—in virtually any type of business Teaches all Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma skills to give you knowledge equivalent to a traditionally trained Six Sigma green belt Includes case studies, formulas, glossary, quick tips, and other at-a-glance aids From the basics to more advanced strategies, the invaluable skills in Six Sigma on a Budget help you get great results with a limited investment of time and money. Warren Brussee was an engineer and plant manager at General Electric for 33 years. He is the holder of multiple patents for his Six Sigma work and is the author of numerous Six Sigma books, including Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy and All About Six Sigma. He lives in Columbia, SC.

Six Sigma for Managers

Six Sigma for Managers
Author: Greg Brue
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2005-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071490248

Six Sigma for Managers is a practical overview on how to implement Six Sigma practices in everyday business. Emphasizing straightforward explanations instead of complex charts and statistics, it shows managers how to map processes, measure smart, and follow other Six Sigma principles.

Søren Bisgaard’s Contributions To Quality Engineering

Søren Bisgaard’s Contributions To Quality Engineering
Author: Ronald J.M.M. Does
Publisher: Quality Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2017-05-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0873899563

Søren Bisgaard was an extremely productive and insightful scholar of modern industrial statistics and quality engineering. He was amazing for both his breadth of interests and the depth of his scholarship. Søren was one of the very few people making substantial contributions in so many basic areas in statistics and quality engineering. This compilation collects 31 of his works and is divided into four broad areas: Design and Analysis of ExperimentsTime Series AnalysisThe Quality ProfessionHealthcare Engineering This book provides a comprehensive coverage of essential statistical methods for the 2k-p factorial system and shows the basic principles of time series analysis through examples. Furthermore, this book presents the connection between the application of the scientific method and quality improvement, and it points out the importance of quality improvement to tangible financial results. Finally, this book explains the seemingly paradoxical idea that we can enhance quality while reducing cost of healthcare.

A Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students

A Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students
Author: Howard S. Gitlow
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0133925366

Thousands of companies have discovered the value of Six Sigma in streamlining operations, cutting costs, improving quality, and increasing profitability. A Guide to Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students, Second Edition gives green belts, black belts, champions, and students a complete executive framework for understanding quality and implementing Lean Six Sigma. Building on the widely praised first edition, top Six Sigma experts Howard Gitlow and Richard Melnyck add today's most recent and important lean and process control system applications. Step by step, they systematically walk you through the five-step DMAIC implementation process, with detailed examples and many real-world case studies. You'll find practical coverage of Six Sigma statistics and management techniques, and realistic solutions for many common implementation obstacles. Coverage includes: A realistic overview of Six Sigma Management Six Sigma roles, responsibilities, and terminology Managing Six Sigma with Dashboards and Control Charts Mastering each DMAIC phase: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control Understanding foundational Six Sigma statistics: probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and interval estimation Testing hypotheses and designing experiments Pursuing Six Sigma Champion or Green Belt Certification, and more

SIMPLIFIED SIX SIGMA

SIMPLIFIED SIX SIGMA
Author: N. GOPALAKRISHNAN
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-02-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8120345282

This compact and concise text, based on the rich and vast experience of the author gained while training thousands of individuals, explains in detail what Six Sigma is and why it is necessary to adapt the process. It explains the methodology, tools to be used, and the Six Sigma implementation process. The book describes how to define a problem, how to measure the key inputs and outputs, and how to collect and analyse the data. It discusses the method of identifying the problems, solutions and, with this, to improve the problem process to get Six Sigma output on a continuous basis. The book gives details of how to impart training on the Six Sigma concepts, tools and implementation methodology to master black belts, black belts and green belts. It contains a detailed syllabus for the training, and the method of selecting the trainers. This book should prove extremely useful to students of engineering, especially Production/Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Management, and postgraduate students of business management. It will be of immense value to all the organisations which wish to achieve highest quality outputs. KEY FEATURES : Illustrates all the tools to be used in each of the phases with ready to use templates using the MS Excel work sheets. Explains step-by-step the implementation process and how to record the results. Describes the data collection process and forms to be used for different types of data. Discusses how to control all the processes to ensure stability in the process. Contains a number of case studies to help both students and professionals.

Lean Six Sigma For Dummies

Lean Six Sigma For Dummies
Author: John Morgan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2010-11-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119992265

With the growing business industry there is a large demand for greater speed and quality, for projects of all natures in both small and large businesses. Lean Six Sigma is the result of the combination of the two best-known improvement methods: Six Sigma (making work better, of higher quality) and Lean (making work faster, more efficient). Lean Six Sigma For Dummies outlines they key concepts in plain English, and shows you how to use the right tools, in the right place, and in the right way, not just in improvement and design projects, but also in your day-to-day activities. It shows you how to ensure the key principles and concepts of Lean Six Sigma become a natural part of how you do things so you can get the best out of your business and accomplish your goals better, faster and cheaper. About the author John Morgan has been a Director of Catalyst Consulting, Europe's leading provider of lean Six Sigma solutions for 10 years. Martin Brenig-Jones is also a Director at Catalyst Consulting. He is an expert in Quality and Change Management and has worked in the field for 16 years.