Six Sigma
Description
Six Sigma is a process improvement methodology that was initially developed and implemented by Motorolla in the mid 1980’s. The primary purpose of Six Sigma is to significantly reduce process variation, specifically to a level of 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO) or better. The macro level process to any Six Sigma project is defined as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Within each of these macro process steps, a variety of tools and techniques are utilized to effectively complete and provide necessary data. Six Sigma projects typically take four to six months to complete, and tend to include significant statistical analysis. In comparing Six Sigma to Lean Manufacturing, whereas Lean looks to improve process flow through the relentless pursuit of waste removal, Six Sigma looks to improve process flow through the relentless pursuit of variation removal.
Our Services
Alexandria Technical College provides skilled and experienced staff including an ASQ certified Six Sigma Black Belt to guide you and your organization to success using Six Sigma.
Example Six Sigma Tools Provided (not an all inclusive list)
- DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
- SIPOC/COPIS (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customer)
- DOE (Design of Experiments)
- Process Mapping
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
- Statistical Analysis
Further Information
Regardless of where your organization is at in its Six Sigma journey, the Customized Training Center at Alexandria Technical College is ready to assist you. We can assist you with organization assessments, facilitated projects, consultation, and employee training. Contact Jeremy Schwartz for more details at 320-762-4652 or e-mail at
jeremysch@alextech.edu