Design for Six Sigma (Briefcase Books Series) (Paperback)

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THE BRIEFCASE BOOKS SERIEs

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This reader-friendly, icon-rich series is must reading for all managers at every level

All managers, whether brand new to their positions or well established in the corporate hierarchy, can use a little "brushing up" now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations.

DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA

Six Sigma has revolutionized the ways in which companies meet and beat today's stringent quality expectations. But achieving Six Sigma results first requires Six Sigma building blocks. Design for Six Sigma unveils a systematic methodology for enabling the design of products, services, and processes to meet Six Sigma quality levels.

Designed to be easily read and implemented, this concise Briefcase Book shows managers at all levels how to include Six Sigma at the earliest stages of virtually any manufacturing process. Here are DFSS's techniques for:

• Optimizing the design process to achieve Six Sigma performance
• Integrating Six Sigma from the outset of new product development
• Self-examinations, explanatory sidebars, and chapter-ending checklists

From the Back Cover

A Systematic Methodology for Incorporating Six Sigma into the Earliest Stages of Every Project

Six Sigma is today's most honored and effective quality initiative. Yet to achieve optimal results from such an initiative, companies must first master the building blocks of Six Sigma. Design for Six Sigma shows decision makers at all levels how to implement Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and techniques from earliest design through final production of virtually any product, service, or process. Look to this latest addition to McGraw-Hill's popular, reader-friendly Briefcase Books series to learn:

• Specific functions and activities for each phase of the DFSS methodology
• Important tools--and their uses--for ensuring DFSS efficiency and efficacy
• Vital guidelines and tips for seamless, successful DFSS implementation

Six Sigma is an integral methodology that, to ensure success, must be integrated at each step of production. Let Design for Six Sigma show you how to join today's quality leaders by incorporating DFSS into each step of your new product/service development program--for maximum impact and return on your Six Sigma investment.

Briefcase Books are written specifically for today's busy manager. Each book features eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:

[Key Terms icon] Clear definitions of key DFSS terms and jargon

[Smart Managing icon] How to use DFSS techniques to improve decision making

[Tricks of the Trade icon] Front-line hints and tips for integrating DFSS

[Mistake proofing icon] Advice for limiting costly Six Sigma miscues and mistakes

[Caution icon] Warning signs for potential problems or disasters

[For Example icon] How others have used DFSS to optimize processes

[Tools icon] Specific methods for implementing DFSS at every level

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071413766
• ISBN-13: 978-0071413763
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #650,570 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a how-to book, December 22, 2003

By	"walljp1" (United States) - See all my reviews

Broad overview, it mentions Six Sigma tools but does not give you details or good examples. Don't waste your money if you already know anything about Six Sigma.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Design for Success, August 22, 2003

By	"qualchapman" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Very readable and applicable to new product introduction success. I liked the use of sidebars and icons for definitions,tools, cautions, tricks of the trade, examples and smart managing tips. Management checklists at the end of each chapter were good for summarizing and action planning. Generous use of references for more detailed information on specific tools and methods allowed focus on main topic of DFSS methodology and organization/management issues of implementation. Left me with desire to get more involved with DFSS in new product development to improve a company's growth.

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Introduction, August 28, 2009

By	Edward J. Barton (Mill Creek, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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A nice introduction to DFSS principles. It will help if you have some background to Six Sigma before reading the book, but the book itself is easy to read, well laid out, and good for providing an overview of the DFSS principles, implementation, challenges, limitations, tools and approaches. The target for the book would be the executive or champion who needs to become more familiar with DFSS - as opposed to someone who already has a strong working knowledge of the approach.