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A launch to quality

Article Abstract:

The United States Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, incorporated lean Six Sigma into its manufacturing and testing energetic materials for warfighters in 2004. The quality techniques used and the benefits derived from their application are discussed.

Author: Widner, Tracy, Gallant, Mitch
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2008
United States. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Report

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What's wrong with Six Sigma?

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Even though the quality control standard Six Sigma is considered as a failure, it has tools, which are useful in measuring and improving revenue and cutting cost. An analysis is presented on the proper usage of Six Sigma.

Author: Goodman, John, Theuerkauf, Jon
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
Analysis

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In the office: where lean and six sigma converge

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The article discusses the employment of lean manufacturing philosophy and six sigma in redesigning business practices. Common causes and demand for variability are presented.

Author: Locher, Drew
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2007
Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards

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Subjects list: United States, Usage, Quality management, Six Sigma (Quality control), Lean manufacturing, Associations, institutions, etc., Organizations
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