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Agenda
At the end of this module, you will come to know about.,
 Purpose of Six Sigma
 Its methodology
 Its evolution from Quality
 Value of Six Sigma to the organization as a whole.

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Introduction to Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a set of techniques, and tools for process improvement. It
was developed by Motorola in 1986.
 Sir Bill Smith, “ the Father of six sigma” introduce this quality
improvement Methodology to Motorola.
 Six Sigma is now an enormous 'brand' in the world of corporate
development.

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History of Six Sigma
Since the 1920's the word “sigma”(s)
has been used by mathematicians and
engineers as a symbol for a unit of
Measurement in product quality
variation.
In the mid-1980's engineers in Motorola
in the USA used “Six Sigma”(S)
an informal name for an in-house
initiative for reducing defects in
production processes, because it
represented a suitably high level of
quality.

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History of Six Sigma (Cont)
In 1991 Motorola certified its first 'Black
Belt' Six Sigma experts, which indicates the
beginnings of the formalization of the
accredited training of Six Sigma methods.
By the year 2000, Six Sigma was
effectively established as an industry in its
own right, involving the training,
consultancy and implementation of Six
Sigma methodology.

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So, What is Six Sigma ?
 Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality
of process outputs by identifying and
removing the causes of defects.
Six Sigma approach is a collection of
managerial and statistical concept and
techniques that focuses on reducing
variation in processes and preventing
deficiencies in product.

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Objectives of Six Sigma
Overall Business
ImprovementRemedy
Defects/Variability
Reduce Costs
Improve Cycle Time
Increase Customer Satisfaction

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Levels of Six Sigma

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Learning Curve

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Questions

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Six Sigma Methodology

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Why DMAIC ?
DMAIC is a methodology for root cause analysis
DMAIC should be used when:
 There is a problem and the root cause is
unknown
 The stakes are high and we need to be
absolutely sure the solution fixes the problem
 A problem exists, solutions have been tried,
but the root cause is still unknown

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Define
Define is the first phase of the Lean Six Sigma
improvement process. It consists of defining
the problem, the goal, the process, and the
customer.
• Project Charter
• Voice of the Customer
• SIPOC

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Measure
In the Measure phase, the team focuses on
data collection, which takes time and effort.
• Select Measures
• Data Collection Planning
• Operational Definitions
• Baseline Data

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Analyze
In the Analyze phase, the team reviews data
collected during the measure phase.
The goal is to narrow down and verify root
causes of waste and defects
• Process Analysis
• Brainstorm Root Causes
• Pareto Charts
• Develop Hypothesis

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Improve
In the Improve phase, teams move on to
solution development.
• Create Flow
• Mistake-Proofing: Poka-Yoke
• Visual Management & 5S

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Control
The Control phase is the final phase of Lean Six
Sigma. The team focuses on how to sustain newly
achieved improvements by passing it on to other
Employees.
• Process Control Plan
• Monitoring & Response Plan
• Documentation & Storyboard

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Questions

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