Six Sigma Methodology and Focuses


By Jacquelyn Donner

Probably the biggest single difference between a true Six Sigma company and those companies that are stuck permanently at Four Sigma, is the mindset. The under-achieving companies are complacent, unaware and unable to accept the idea that they must make quantum leaps in process quality if they are to gain, and keep, their competitive advantage. The benefits of achieving Six Sigma are clear and obvious, both from the company's standpoint, and more importantly, from their customer's standpoint. The company is able to produce its product in the most efficient means possible, resulting in an end product which is very competitively priced and of the highest possible quality. Truly, "The highest quality producer is the lowest cost producer".

Realistically, if all departments of a company are operating at Six Sigma, then the products will be at the top of their market and far ahead of the competition. It should be remembered that product quality is not an automatic guarantee of success; even a product with Six Sigma manufacturing quality will fail in a market place that does not want it, or where it is not adequately supported. Begin with the system you have in place and the structure thats followed on the job. Create a diagram and analysis of the system thoroughly noting all important information, dates and components.

What is the potential level of severity of the defect including the relationship between the defect and the individual requirements for the project. When analyzing defects, always look at it from the point of view of the end user. Assign numbers of severity during your analysis from 1 for no danger to 10 of high danger and make sure the numbers are accurate to the level they are at. For example if the number you give a defect is 10, then the defect should probably be life threatening.

How many times does the defect occur in our current process? Look at similar processes in which the defect has occurred as a benchmark for your analysis. The conditions and other aspects should be similar for accurate data analysis. We can determine where the areas are that require most of our attention so we can focus resources to that area and solve the problem. Look at how we can minimize the severity of a highly severe defect and minimize the effect it will have on the end user and people related to the project.



 
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