Evolution of Six Sigma

By Miguəl

  • First introduction to six sigma

    In 1987, Six Sigma was first introduced at Motorola by a team of managers led by Bob Galvin, the company's president, with the purpose of reducing defects in electronic products. Since then 6σ has been adopted, enriched and generalized by a large number of companies.

  • Start of six sigma at Allied Signal

    Allied Signal was one of the organizations that contributed to consolidating this strategy, starting its program in 1994 headed by Larry Bossidy, its president.

  • Start of six sigma at General electric

    It was one of the two companies to contribute to the consolidation of the six sigma strategy, beginning in 1995 under the leadership of Jack Welch, its president.

  • Six sigma achievements in the 21st century

    Large manufacturing companies have sought to apply the 6 σ strategy, with mixed results. It can be said that in the 21st century, in this type of companies, strategy has been institutionalized as part of good organizational practices.

  • The integration of Lean and Six Sigma

    The integration of Lean and Six Sigma gives rise to Lean Six Sigma, combining the waste elimination principles of Lean with the variability reduction approach of Six Sigma.

  • General Electric's achievements with six sigma

    “Today's competitive environment leaves no room for error. We must satisfy our customers and tirelessly look for new ways to exceed their expectations. This is why Six Sigma Quality has become part of our culture."

  • Six sigma today.

    Six Sigma remains relevant and adapts to new technologies and agile methodologies, integrating with modern project management and continuous improvement approaches.