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Selecting design for six sigma projects

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Every organization requires constant review of its existing projects and future plans. Portfolio management is required for proper allocation of resources for achieving the goals. The process of implementing Design for Six Sigma Projects (DFSS) is examined.

Author: Mader, Douglas P.
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2004
Commercial Banks, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Strategy & planning, Portfolio Management, Portfolio & Funds Management, Standards, Methods, Planning, Economic aspects, Company business planning

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Lean and six sigma-a one-two punch

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Six sigma programs are popular, focused and effective, whereas lean initiatives help in boosting productivity. By looking at projects through both lean and six sigma lenses, one has the precision, action-able tools needed to find hidden problems.

Author: Smith, Bonnie
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
Production management, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Comparative analysis, Landscape Structures Inc.

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Two controls, one result

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Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) is devised to impose control on corporate management. ISO 9001 is framed to address the accounting aspects of business enterprises. Together, the two are able to address many issues relating to corporate responsibility.

Author: Hofmann, Andy
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
ISO 9000 (Standard), management, Corporate sustainability

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Quality management, Business enterprises, Six Sigma (Quality control)
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