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Evolution of six sigma

By AbbyCabrera

  • Origin of Six Sigma

    Origin of Six Sigma
    Six Sigma was developed by Bill Smith at Motorola as a methodology to reduce variability in manufacturing processes.

  • Adoption at General Electric

    Adoption at General Electric
    Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric, adopts Six Sigma at GE, popularizing the methodology and extending it to various industries.

  • Formal integration of Six Sigma

    Formal integration of Six Sigma
    Companies begin to formally integrate Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, recognizing that both methodologies are complementary.

  • Global expansion of Lean Six Sigma

    Global expansion of Lean Six Sigma
    The Lean Six Sigma methodology is expanding globally, adopted by companies around the world in a variety of industries.

  • Evolution of Lean Six Sigma certifications

    Evolution of Lean Six Sigma certifications
    Certification programs for Lean Six Sigma are established, with levels such as Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt.

  • Focus on sustainability

    Focus on sustainability
    Companies are beginning to integrate sustainability practices into their Lean Six Sigma programs, seeking not only efficiency and quality, but also environmental responsibility.

  • Digitalization and Industry 4.0

    Digitalization and Industry 4.0
    Digitalization and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT and advanced data analytics, drive new applications of Lean Six Sigma.