2. CONTENTS
WHAT IS SIX SIGMA?
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WHAT IS SIX SIGMA?
WHY SIX SIGMA?
WHAT ARE THE LEVELS OF SIX SIGMA
KEY ROLES OF SIX SIGMA
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF SIX SIGMA
• CONCLUSION

3. WHAT IS SIX SIGMA ?
SIX SIGMA
Let’s understand the
meaning of six sigma…

4. WHAT IS SIX SIGMA ?
SIX SIGMA
A statistical concept that measures a
process in terms of defects – at the six
sigma level, there 3.4 defects per
million opportunities.

5. WHAT IS SIX SIGMA ?
A methodology and a
symbol of quality
SIX SIGMA
Statistical measure to
objectively evaluate
process.

6. WHY SIX SIGMA ?
After knowing what is six sigma now lets highlight on the aspect why six sigma…

7. WHY SIX SIGMA ?
After knowing what is six sigma now lets highlight on the aspect why six sigma…
Six Sigma is about practices that helps to
eliminate defects and always deliver products and
services that meet customer specifications

8. WHY SIX SIGMA ?
After knowing what is six sigma now lets highlight on the aspect why six sigma…
MONEY
QUALITY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
GROWTH
EMPLOYEE PRIDE

9. WHY SIX SIGMA ?
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SIX SIGMA
At GE, Six Sigma added more than $
2 billion to the bottom line in 1999
alone
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Motorola saved more than $ 15
billion in the first 10 years of its Six
Sigma effort
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AlliedSignal reports saving $ 1,5
billion through Six Sigma.

10. LEVELS OF SIX SIGMA

11. LEVELS OF SIX SIGMA
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DEFINE
M
A
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MEASURE
ANALYZE
IMPROVE
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CONTROL

12. LEVELS OF SIX SIGMA
DEFINE
Define the project goals and customers (internal &
external) deliverables.
MEASURE
Measure the process to determine the current
performance.
ANALYZE
Analyze and determine the root cause(s) of the defects.
IMPROVE
Improve the process by eliminating defects.
CONTROL
Control future process performance.

13. KEY ROLES OF SIX SIGMA
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP
CHAMPIONS
MASTER BLACK BELTS
BLACK BELTS
GREEN BELTS

14. ADVANTAGES
IMPLEMENTATION
PROFIT MOTIVE
AIM
USEFUL
Implemented in every business.
Leads to rise in profits and reduction in costs.
Aims to achieve maximum customer satisfaction
Useful in the entire business process and training is
integral to the management

15. DISADVANTAGES
LESS
EMPHASISED
SIX SIGMA gives emphasis on the rigidity of the process.
BRANDING
It is simply rebranding of techniques.
HARDSHIP
Control and employee dedication are hard to
accomplish.
BARRIERS
There are lots of barriers at the time of conversion from
theoretical to practical concept.

16. SIX SIGMA COMPANIES
COMPANIES WHICH USES SIX SIGMA

17. CONCLUSION

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