Six Sigma As A Management Program

Although the basic concepts and objectives may be the same, Six Sigma is now no longer treated as just a quality improvement technique. It is now treated as a part of the overall management program and can be implemented across all the functional departments of an organization such as sales, purchases, production, inventory, and others....

Six Sigma And The Small Or Home Based Business

Many people are of the opinion that Six Sigma concepts are only applicable for large businesses, but the reality is that they can be employed in small home based businesses as well....

Overcoming Six Sigma Controversies

Deriving the benefits associated with Six Sigma is not always easy because it involves the implementation of the various Six Sigma concepts and methodologies across all functional departments of an organization. To deploy Six Sigma properly, it is also necessary to overcome the controversies or problems that might arise during the implementation stage....

Six Sigma Tools For Process Control

For ensuring the success of Six Sigma implementation projects, businesses will have to rely on the services of certified professionals such as Black Belts, and on the correct use of different types of statistical tools and techniques....

Telling the Truth about Project Leadership

The key to successful project leadership and successful projects is to bring out the best in people. Unleash their potential and focus the resulting energy, creativity, spirit, buy-in, passion, talent, enthusiasm, etc. on accomplishing our project objectives....

The Best Way To Create Product Specifications

Many business people outsource some of their activities. When it comes to product development they face many problems with their suppliers? The reason is always in the product specifications....

Do You Want To Discover The Truth About Your Projects ?

Project reviews often conceal more than they reveal. This can be due to vested interests in the results, the selection of the people responsible for carrying out the review or lack of thought. To find out what's really going on it's essential to think carefully, pick the right reviewer and not simply rely on a checklist....

How to Choose a Six Sigma Black Belt Project

If you are a new Six Sigma student, you need to know how to select a Six Sigma Project. Here's a step-by-step guide to selecting a project for the best chances of success....

Six Sigma In The Insurance Industry

Six Sigma is increasingly being used in many different industries. Industries such as insurance, which rely heavily on statistics, are ripe for using Six Sigma methodologies....

Six Sigma For The Service Sector

Not just for manufacturing anymore, Six Sigma has begun being used in the service sector. This article gets to the heart of how and why Six Sigma can effectively be used to enhance services offered....