Quality Improvement with the Six Sigma Methodology
The level of quality improvement with six sigma methodology will vary with each organization that uses it. It has a goal of allowing only 3.4 defects for every 1 million items that are produced. This goal is not realistic for most manufacturers to achieve, but it is a good goal to strive for. The secret to the six sigma methodology is in its approach to running a project. This methodology sets up systems within the many processes of a project so they can be self improving all the time. This constant evaluation of all the processes involves everyone in the project team. This makes it easier to notice when there is an area of the process that can be improved. Not every process can always be improved upon each time it is reviewed. The six sigma methodology approach to running an organization knows this. It is also known that the large flaws in an organization will be dealt with when this approach to running an organization is initiated. This is when the largest leaps towards the goal o...