Chapter 1. Introduction to Six Sigma for Technical Processes

Introduction to Six Sigma for Technical Processes

Setting the Stage for Growth

Product and technology portfolio planning, research and technology development (R&TD), product commercialization, post-launch production and service support engineering, and Six Sigma… is there a link? Can technical professionals successfully integrate the tools, methods, and best practices of Six Sigma into their day-to-day work? The answer is, yes—but you have to understand how Six Sigma is evolving in technical processes to make the connection. The original 13 or so tools of Six Sigma grow considerably when your work is focused on preventing problems instead ...

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