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Origins of Six Sigma
1980: Motorola begins developing the Six Sigma method to improve quality and reduce defects in its manufacturing processes. Bill Smith, an engineer at Motorola, is considered the "father" of Six Sigma. -
Expansion and Adoption
1995: AlliedSignal (now part of Honeywell) adopts Six Sigma under the leadership of Larry Bossidy, demonstrating significant impact on cost reduction and process improvement. -
Globalization and Diversification
2000: Six Sigma expands beyond manufacturing and is adopted in service industries, healthcare, and finance. Companies like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase implement Six Sigma to improve their operations. -
Innovation and Emerging Technologies
2010: The integration of information technologies and Big Data with Six Sigma allows for deeper analysis and continuous improvement based on data. -
The adoption of Six Sigma
The adoption of Six Sigma by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) becomes more common, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability. -
Digital Transformation and the Future
2020: Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 bring new opportunities and challenges for Six Sigma. Advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are integrated into Six Sigma projects. -
Six Sigma continues to evolve
Six Sigma continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, such as Agile, to respond to an increasingly dynamic and complex business environment.