Six Sigma

Question 1

What are the advantages of SixSigma?

Answer 1

1. SixSigmaimprovesqualityofproductsbyfocusingon quality control (1) aimed at reducing the number of defects (1) from the 1st Sigma at 30% defects to the 6th Sigma at less than 0.001% defects (1)
2. SixSigmareducestheprocesscycletime(1)byremoving errors / unnecessary stages in production (1) for example reducing the number of products that need to be reworked or replaced / inefficient layout of production lines / paperwork being completed that is not needed (1)
3. SixSigmareducespollutionresultingfromtheprocess(1) by reducing transportation and travel (1) and reducing production of waste due to product faults / utilising more energy efficient processes (1)
4. SixSigmareducescosts(1)bysimplifyingprocessesand steps needed / by using common manufacturing processes for different products (1) therefore reducing setting up time / reducing the amount of capital investment needed (1)
5. SixSigmamakesprocessesasconsistentaspossible(1) by streamlining processes (1) which reduces the possibilities for defects (1)
6. Sixsigmaimprovesefficiency/productivity(1)byusing DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) (1) resulting in improved / streamlined use of resources (1)
7. SixSigmaisamanagementtool/methodology(1)where employees become involved in the implementation of quality improvement (1) helps with defect reduction as employees understand the processes involved in the manufacturing of the product (1)

Question 2

What is Six Sigma?

Answer 2

A set of management techniques intended to improve business processes by greatly reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur.