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launch of six sigma
as your corporate strategy to improve quality. The statistician Mikel Harry was in charge of disseminating and training employees in this methodology. Harry introduced the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) cycle as the primary method for solving problems with Six Sigma. -
Motorola Earned the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Excellence in Quality Management
Este reconocimiento impulsó el interés por Six Sigma en otras organizaciones que buscaban mejorar su rendimiento. En 1991, Allied Signal inició un programa corporativo basado en Six Sigma bajo el liderazgo de Larry Bossidy. -
Start of six sigma at Allied Signal
Alied signal fue una de las organizaciones que contribuyó a consolidar dicha estrategia, iniciando su programa en 1994 en cabeza de Larry Bossidy, su presidente. -
General Electric adopted Six Sigma as part of its business strategy under the leadership of Jack Welch
GE invested more than a billion dollars in training its employees in this methodology and managed to save more than two billion in operating costs. GE also helped spread Six Sigma globally through its consultants and partners. -
General Electric Achievement 1997-1999
GE achieved more than $2.57 billion in savings in three years (1997-1999) -
Allied signal achievement 1994-1999
Allied Signal saved more than $2 billion between 1994 and 1999 -
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. -
General electric achievements with six sigma 2012
“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.
The strategy is often enriched and reinforced with other elements, such as what is known as 'lean manufacturing' to be applied to service processes and small companies.