Six sigman

Creation of Six Sigma

1986

Six Sigma was developed by Motorola as a strategy for quality improvement and defect reduction in their manufacturing processes. Bill Smith, an engineer at Motorola, is considered the "father" of Six Sigma.

Implementation at General Electric (GE)

1991

Jack Welch, CEO of GE, adopts Six Sigma as a central strategy to improve quality and reduce costs. GE popularizes Six Sigma globally and demonstrates its effectiveness across various industries.

Establishment of the DMAIC Methodology

1995

GE and other companies began formalizing the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology as a structured approach to process improvement within Six Sigma.

Publication of the Book "Six Sigma: The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World's Top Corporations"

1998

Mikel Harry and Richard Schroeder publish this book, which becomes a key reference for understanding Six Sigma and its applications in business management.

Six Sigma at AlliedSignal

2001

AlliedSignal, which later merged with Honeywell, implements Six Sigma and achieves significant improvements in efficiency and quality, further strengthening the methodology's reputation.

Integration of Lean and Six Sigma

2004

Many organizations begin combining Lean Manufacturing principles with Six Sigma, creating the Lean Six Sigma methodology to maximize efficiency and waste reduction along with quality improvement.

Evolution into the Service Industry

2011

Six Sigma extends beyond manufacturing, applying to the service industry and information technology, demonstrating its versatility and effectiveness in various business areas.