The Six Sigma Handbook

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This authoritative classic, revised for today's Six Sigma practitioners, provides essential guidance for both newcomers and those seeking to advance their training to Black or Green Belt levels. The Third Edition offers a step-by-step approach to integrating Six Sigma into your company's culture. Co-authored by a renowned quality management expert and a successful trainer, this hands-on guide includes cutting-edge Lean Six Sigma concepts, revised material focused on project objectives, and updated problem-solving examples using Excel and Minitab. Its streamlined format ensures that proven practices are easily accessible. The book covers key aspects such as organizing for Six Sigma, using customer requirements to drive strategy and operations, and executing successful project management. It outlines necessary management responsibilities and actions for effective deployment, teaching you to dramatically improve products and processes through DMAIC and DMADV, utilize Design for Six Sigma for innovation, and incorporate lean, problem-solving, and statistical techniques within the methodology. Additionally, it helps you avoid common pitfalls during implementation. As Six Sigma adapts to the evolving global economy, this comprehensive reference is essential for achieving significant gains in quality, productivity, and sales in today's competitive business landscape.