The Six Sigma Way: How GE, Motorola, and Other Top Companies are Honing Their Performance

by Peter S. Pande, Robert P. Neuman, Roland R. Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

An implementation blueprint for SIX SIGMA! "The Six Sigma Way demystifies Six Sigma with a real-world 'how-to 'guide. A good investment for any business planning to launch Six Sigma." John Biedry, VP Quality & Compliance, Sears Home Services. Cost reduction...productivity improvement...customer retention...these are the promises of the Six Sigma quality management system. The Six Sigma Way reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authorswho have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GEprovide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines. Whether your goal is to fix a process problem or implement Six Sigma company-wide, The Six Sigma Way will help you develop an approach customized for your company's needs and the challenges of the twenty-first century business environment. The Six Sigma Way: Addresses the challenges and politics of launching, leading, and training people for Six Sigma. Focuses on implementing the major steps and quality improvement tools in the Six Sigma system. Features insights, comments, and examples from business leaders and managers using Six Sigma in their organizations.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 8 - The Politics of Six Sigma: Preparing Leaders to Launch and Guide the Effort

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 11 - The Key to Successful Improvement: Selecting the Right Six Sigma Projects

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 2 - Key Concepts of the Six Sigma System

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 9 - Preparing Black Belts and Other Key Roles

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 1 - A Powerful Strategy for Sustained Success

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 6 - Is Six Sigma Right for Us Now?

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 10 - Training the Organization for Six Sigma

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 3 - Why Is Six Sigma Succeeding Where Total Quality "Failed"?

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 18 - Advanced Six Sigma Tools: An Overview

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 12 - Identifying Core Processes and Key Customers

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.

The Six Sigma Way, Chapter 16 - Six Sigma Process Design/Redesign

by Peter Pande, Robert Neuman, Roland Cavanagh

2000 · McGraw Hill Professional

Here is a chapter from The Six Sigma Way, which reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can read the roadmap for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization. The authors--who have worked with some of the most visible Six Sigma companies including GE--provide step-by-step guidance and practical implementation guidelines.