Implementing the six sigma solution: how to achieve quantum leaps in quality and competitiveness
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Adopting six sigma solutions to business-process challenges can significantly improve a company's efficiency. Research indicates that six sigma principles apply to any form of business. When using six sigma methodology, companies must measure and assess their business processes, as well as constructing their business around a detailed understanding of their customers' needs. Currently, many companies function at around three sigma, the equivalent of around 67,000 defects per million operations. Six sigma is a high-performance, data-based approach to assessing the key causes of business difficulties and resolving them.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1999
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Motivating knowledge workers: the role of the workplace
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There have been significant changes in what knowledge workers do and how they work. It is important for the working environment to support these changes and to meet workers' physical and social needs. Within this framework, issues to take into consideration include workers' need for self-fulfillment and their desire for safety and security. Companies must regard their workplaces as a means of fostering knowledge creation and sharing, as well as a tool for attracting new employees.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1999
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Product assurance structure and management
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Several approaches to the enhancement and implementation of a product assurance program were discussed in the book 'Practical Product Assurance Management.' The key elements of product assurance make up the product assurance function which is then incorporated in the product design and process engineering of organizations. Application of product assurance is recommended for new, modified or carryover product and at any product complexity level.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1998
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