Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series) / Greg Brue.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brue, Greg, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Production management--Statistical methods.

Production management.

Quality control--Statistical methods.

Quality control.

Six sigma (Quality control standard).

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2015]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This new edition has been updated to offer the latest in implementation strategies and tactics, proven new tips from insiders in the field, and current stories and insights from the Six Sigma experiences of others.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Preface

1. Introduction to Six Sigma

What Is Six Sigma?

Evolution of the Six Sigma Fundamentals

What Is Sigma?

Essentials of the Six Sigma Methodology

Focus on Engaging People and Changing Processes

Not Only Statistics, but Cultural Changes

Six Sigma Is Not . . .

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 1

2. Defining Quality and Measuring Performance

Start with Your Customers

Understand Your Processes

Determine Your Metrics

The Essential Six Sigma Formula

Quality and Metrics, First and Last

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 2

3. The Right Way to Implement Six Sigma

Six Sigma: The Early Years and Implementation Flaws

A More Realistic Approach to Six Sigma

Readying the Organization

Key Players

Executive Leaders and Champions

Champions

Master Black Belts

Black Belts

Green Belts

Communicate!

Train!

Infrastructure

What to Expect from Outside Consultants

Getting Started: The Dos

Getting Started: The Don?ts

Executive Overview of DMAIC

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 3

4. Define Phase

Define Phase Activities

Define the Phase-Gate Review

Summary

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 4

5. Measure Phase

Purposes of the Measure Phase

Measure Phase Activities

Step 1. Map the Process in Detail

Step 2. Create a YX Matrix

Step 3. Perform a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Step 4. Conduct a Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Step 5. Determine Process Capability

Z Scores and Sigma Shift

Measure Phase-Gate Review

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 5

6. Analyze Phase

Analyze Phase Activities

Analyze Phase Tools

Ascertain and Prioritize Vital Few Causes of Variation

Transform the Gaps into Improvement Projects

Review the Project with the Champion

Conduct an Analyze Phase-Gate Review

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 6

7. Improve Phase

Improve Phase Activities

Improve Phase Tools

Correlation

Regression Analysis

Design of Experiments

Planning the Experiment (DOE)

Conducting the Experiment

Running the Experiment

Analyzing the Experiment Results

Conduct an Improve Phase-Gate Review

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 7

8. Control Phase

Control Phase Steps and Tools

Control Plan

Statistical Process Control

Control Charts

Contingency Plans for Out-of-Control Conditions

Minimizing the Potential for Problems?Mistake Proofing

Plan for Transfer to Process Owners

Communication Plans

Conduct a Control Phase-Gate Review

Control Phase Deliverables

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 8

9. How to Sustain Six Sigma

Basic Infrastructure Requirements

Communication Plan

Company Culture

Company Cycles

Reinforcement and Control

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 9

10. Six Sigma Proof Positive

Real Final Reports

Case Studies

Training Agendas

Design for Six Sigma

The End . and the Beginning

Manager?s Checklist for Chapter 10

Index

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series).

ISBN:

9780071838641

0071838643

9780071838634 (print-ISBN)

0071838635 (print-ISBN)

OCLC:

908767093

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Restricted for use by site license.