Umfang:
1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 241 Seiten)
ISBN:
9780750664592
,
0750664592
,
0080456375
,
9780080456379
Inhalt:
Introduction to Six Sigma; Background to theory and philosophy; PART 1: Six Sigma case studies in manufacturing industries: General Domestic Appliances, 3M, Bombardier, Ford, Dow Chemicals, Land Rover; PART 2: Six Sigma case studies in service industries: GE, US Healthcare, Coleman Mary, J P Morgan/Chase; Insurance Company; Summary -- discussion of Six Sigma and cultural change
Inhalt:
World Class Applications shows what real organisations have done to implement Six Sigma, the methodology used, and the results delivered. The book provides details of how these organisations overcame issues with the statistical tools of Six Sigma and provides valuable lessons by explaining what went wrong when implementation failed. Cases cover topics including: Six Sigma in HR; Implementing Six Sigma in the Dow Chemical company; Six Sigma in IT; and Six Sigma to improve reporting quality. *Demonstrates how Six Sigma has been applied through real-life case studies *Examples from well-known manufacturing and service companies around the world, including Motorola and Dow Chemical *Estimates the financial savings made from implementing Six Sigma in each case study
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Electronic books
