Six Sigma Strategy

The basic premise of the Six Sigma Philosophy is to reduce variation. Variation causes defects that are under-estimated in the cost structures of an organization. Reducing defects by definition reduces variation. By reducing variation. one becomes predictable. With predictability comes profitability. Our approach is to begin with management commitment. It requires management commitment to affect change and unless the process by which work is executed is changed, no improvement will occur. Management must understand the path that will be followed and recognize that important and significant decisions must be made to provide the environment for improvement.

The tools and techniques that Six Sigma Management Group provide are embodied in the chart above. The first requirement is to measure the performance parameter of interest. This could be manufacturing performance, or the performance of the output of an administrative assistant. Whatever is to be improved must have an appropriate measurement system associated with it. One of the first things that is needed is to establish the metrics by which the organization or process is to be measured . In many cases these metrics do not exist and it is management that needs to establish these metrics and goals . The management training sessions identify the path and tools to develop the metrics for the organization. Analysis of the results of these measurements will provide a direction for change. Establish improvements by changing the process that generates the performance parameter. Then, provide controls to assure that the improvements implemented do not deteriorate.

Below each step are the tools that are appropriate to that step. Six Sigma Management Group, Inc. provides the training and mentoring required for successful implementation. Management must be trained in the concepts and clearly understand their role in achieving results. They are the providers of the resources and control the level of success. Engineers and subject matter experts require a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques so that they know when and where to call in the experts. We refer to this as Six Sigma Green Belt training. The process improvement experts are referred to as the Six Sigma Black Belts. They have complete understanding of the tools, techniques and analysis to provide superior direction for improvement activity. They are usually devoted full time to the problems and improvement requirements of the organization.

Selection of Black Belt candidates is a very important factor in the success of the Six Sigma implementation. Six Sigma Management Group can assist you in developing the profile and characteristics that can result in an effective Black Belt in your organization

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The bottom line is efficiency and profitability. Ineffective communications, inability to market the concept and create buy-in, lack of training in leadership and team development - all of these raise barriers and challenges that don't need to be there.

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Unless the vision of the organization is to be on a continuous road to improvement, limited success will be achieved. Management provides the direction and resources. Black Belts assist the whole organization in making the right changes in the organization to achieve the vision. Green Belts assist and provide technical guidance. The whole organization with understanding and vision moves en masse toward the goal.

Each wave of Black Belts, Green Belts and Management training moves toward achieving the critical mass necessary to become self sufficient and self-fulfilling. The first wave provides the first successes which, when celebrated, encourage the rest of the organization to continue moving forward. There is a pull on the trained employees to share their knowledge. There is a pull by the organization to learn more about "Six Sigma". Black Belts, with experience, will become "Master Black Belts", able to train, mentor, and direct the Six Sigma initiatives in your organization.

Then, one moves the concept out to the supply base. Generally, as work progresses in process improvement, the root cause is often found to be in the supply base. When this occurs, selected suppliers can be brought "on board" by including their problem solvers in the next wave of training. Their "at home" projects will be the problems and issues that are important to you. The data will do the talking and commercial issues are minimized.