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D.H. Stamatis (Author)
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156327292X 978-1563272929 October 21, 2003

With a focus on both manufacturing as well as non-manufacturing organizations, Six Sigma Fundamentals demystifies the Six Sigma methodology and provides the reader with a solid understanding of what defines a Six Sigma initiative. Each chapter fully addresses the concepts of the Six Sigma philosophy and explains the methodologies for real-world applications.

Six Sigma Fundamentals gives a comprehensive overview to the entire process - from understanding the significance of "customer requirements," the variation-reducing tools, the necessary roles and responsibilities of all employees throughout the organization, all the way to "Designing for Six Sigma" and "implementation strategy."

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Productivity Press (October 21, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 156327292X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1563272929
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Is Dean Stamatis a convert?, March 19, 2004
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This review is from: Six Sigma Fundamentals: A Complete Introduction to the System, Methods, and Tools (Paperback)
Dean Stamatis has been known for his opposition to Six Sigma. The following are direct quotes from a paper that he wrote in Quality Digest:

"We don't need the Six Sigma methodology to improve efficiency and productivity in our products; rather, we need to stop issuing "letters of deviation" and "waivers" from our specifications (especially at the product submittal warrant stage)."

"We don't need the Six Sigma methodology to improve throughput and timing. Rather, we need to stick to the milestones of timing and follow the guidelines of APQP. We need management's commitment for consistency and concern for improvement."

"We don't need the Six Sigma methodology for transactional problems such as paying suppliers within 90 days to 120 days; rather, we need to recognize that suppliers have to be paid on timely basis."

So Dean did you really convert, or is this a convenient book to cash in on Six Sigma's popularity?

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A positive approach. Six sigma encourages us to try something risky before complaining about it. Read the first page
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sigma fundamentals, design verification plan, sigma certification, sigma methodology, verify stage, key quality characteristics, second function key, process conformance, breakthrough targets, precision distribution, measurement system analysis, customer functionality, critical quality characteristics, axiomatic design, design for six sigma, environmental performance evaluation, statistical tolerancing, sigma implementation, analyze stage, engineering breakthroughs, ungrouped data, master black belt, hidden factory, sigma process, tolerance design
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Six Sigma Fundamentals, New York, Quality Press, Lucie Press, Boca Raton, General Electric, John Wiley, Automotive Industry Action Group, Environmental Management-Life Cycle, Ford Motor Company, Stage Tools, Task Major, Excellent Performance, Free Press, Quality Engineering Journal
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