six sigma

First introduction to six sigma.

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 electronic product defects. Since then 6σ has been adopted, enriched and generalized by a large number of companies.

Motorola's reach with Six sigma: Malcolm Baldrige

1988

Motorola achieved approximately $1 billion in savings over three years, and the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award in 1988.

Start of six sigma at Allied Signal

1994

Alied 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

1995

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

General Electric Achievement 1997-1999

1997

GE achieved more than $2.57 billion in savings in three years (1997-1999)

Allied Signal Achievement 1994-1999

1999

Allied Signal saved more than $2 billion between 1994 and 1999

Six sigma achievements in the 21st century

2000

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.