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Books on: six sigma and management

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Demystifying Six Sigma: A Company-Wide Approach to Continuous Improvement

Book by Alan Larson; AMACOM, 2003

Subjects:

Customer Services--Quality Control, Six Sigma (Quality Control Standard), Total Quality Management

Collections: Entire Library

...0-8144-7184-6 6 1. Total quality management. 2. Six sigma (Quality control standard...Training 175 A Six Sigma Change Management Model 175 Your Six...systems. Because total quality management or Six Sigma provides a system for how...
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Six Sigma for Everyone

Book by George Eckes; Wiley, 2003

Subjects:

Production Management--Statistical Methods, Quality Control--Statistical Methods

Collections: Entire Library

A User-Friendly Guide to the Basics of Six Sigma From noted Six Sigma consultant and author George Eckes comes Six Sigma for Everyone, a practical guide that explains the under-pinnings of the revolutionary quality assurance methodology. Appropriate for employees and top management alike, this book ...
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A User-Friendly Guide to the Basics of Six Sigma From noted Six Sigma consultant and author George Eckes comes Six Sigma for Everyone, a practical guide that explains the under-pinnings of the revolutionary quality assurance methodology. Appropriate for employees and top management alike, this book is the only one you need if your company is currently implementing or contemplating Six Sigma. It tells you what Six Sigma is and is not, what it does and how it does it, and what your role likely will be in the implementation process. Eckes uses straightforward definitions and in-depth examples to outline the processes, impact, and desired end result of implementation-eliminating the confusion and fear many feel when first introduced to Six Sigma. If you need to understand the basics, then this is the book for you. Topics include: * The origins and history of Six Sigma * Business Process Management: Six Sigma as management philosophy * Individual and team tactics * The ten basic tools each team member needs to succeed * How you and your organization must change to make Six Sigma work.
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The Six Sigma Revolution: How General Electric and Others Turned Process into Profits

Book by George Eckes; Wiley, 2001

Subjects:

Production Management--Statistical Methods, Quality Control--Statistical Methods

Collections: Entire Library

'In The Six Sigma Revolution, George communicates the principles of Six Sigma to audiences at every level and enables an immediate understanding of what is for many an intimidating field.'-Ross Leher, Chairman and CEO RWI Interactive Information Services'The Six Sigma Revolution is a powerful ...
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'In The Six Sigma Revolution, George communicates the principles of Six Sigma to audiences at every level and enables an immediate understanding of what is for many an intimidating field.'-Ross Leher, Chairman and CEO RWI Interactive Information Services'The Six Sigma Revolution is a powerful profit-building tool and an indispensable resource for leaders wanting to drive lasting improvement.'-Mike Delaney, Senior Vice President Marketing and Strategic Planning Unifi, Inc.
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Rath & Strong's Six Sigma Leadership Handbook

Book by Thomas Bertels; John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Subjects:

Leadership--Handbooks, Manuals, Etc, Total Quality Control--Handbooks, Manuals, Etc, Total Quality Management--Handbooks, Manuals, Etc

Collections: Entire Library

Achieve unparalleled customer satisfaction and greater profitability with this essential handbook! Six Sigma is a proven and highly effective business initiative for improving customer satisfaction and increasing the efficiency of processes. Rath & Strong's Six Sigma Leadership Handbook highlights ...
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Achieve unparalleled customer satisfaction and greater profitability with this essential handbook! Six Sigma is a proven and highly effective business initiative for improving customer satisfaction and increasing the efficiency of processes. Rath & Strong's Six Sigma Leadership Handbook highlights the critical factors that make or break implementation, offers key best practices for getting it right the first time, and offers real-life examples and case studies that light the path to success. With Rath & Strong, you'll get an overview of the tools, methods, approaches, benefits, and risks that are associated with each element of the methodology.
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The Power of Ultimate Six Sigma: Keki Bhote's Proven System for Moving beyond Quality Excellence to Total Business Excellence

Book by Keki R. Bhote; AMACOM, 2003

Subjects:

Process Control

Collections: Entire Library

...Fire Under Management My Ultimate Six Sigma book was a tour...call to the top management of companies...involved in Six Sigma as a way of life...in search of Six Sigma perfection. The Demise of Management, The Birth...

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Journal Articles on: six sigma and management

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Six Sigma for People? the Heart of Performance Management

Journal article by Michael M. Grant; Human Resource Planning, Vol. 29, 2006

Subjects:

Finance companies--Quality management, Six Sigma (Quality control)--Reports, Six Sigma (Quality control)--Usage

Collections: Entire Library

...saying "performance management is just ... Six Sigma ... but for people...try applying their Six Sigma skills to their management of staff performance...the DEFINE step in Six Sigma. For performance management, this happens at a...
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Improving the Odds: Combining Six Sigma and Online Market Research for Better Customer Service

Journal article by David H. Rylander, Tina Provost; SAM Advanced Management Journal, Vol. 71, 2006

Subjects:

Business enterprises--Customer relations, Business enterprises--Technology application, Customer relationship management software--Usage, Customer service--Analysis, Customer service--Technology application, Market research--Analysis, Marketing research--Analysis, Six Sigma (Quality control)--Analysis, Six Sigma (Quality control)--Usage

Collections: Entire Library

...method (online surveys) with a management philosophy (Six Sigma), a company can maximize...comparison to total quality management, Six Sigma focuses directly on the customer...most important aspect of the Six Sigma management theory is the ability to...
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Six Sigma Quality: Experiential Learning

Journal article by Thomas M. Box; SAM Advanced Management Journal, Vol. 71, 2006

Subjects:

Six Sigma (Quality control)--Analysis, Total quality management--Analysis

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...Thomas M. Box Six sigma, a management philosophy developed...differences between six sigma and total quality management (TQM) that was introduced...improvement. California Management Review, 43(24), 64-88. Six Sigma Academy. (2002...
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Yes, Six Sigma Can Work for Financial Institutions

Journal article; ABA Banking Journal, Vol. 95, 2003

Subjects:

Financial services industry--Management, Financial services industry--Quality control, Six Sigma (Quality control)

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...evolving solutions out. As they learn additional aspects of Six Sigma, they incorporate the new concepts to improve what theyve...look at it is this way: Strong candidates have senior management trust while also commanding, the respect of those who...
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IndyMac Embraces Six Sigma

Journal article; ABA Banking Journal, Vol. 95, 2003

Subjects:

Banking industry--Officials and employees, Banking industry--Planning, IndyMac Bancorp Inc.--Officials and employees, IndyMac Bancorp Inc.--Planning, Six Sigma (Quality control)

Collections: Entire Library

...level of involvement. The idea behind Six Sigma is to master advanced project management skills that are, conceptually speaking...Champion courses are designed for senior management to become familiar with the Six Sigma approach. Ideally, every senior manager...

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Magazine Articles on: six sigma and management

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The New Strategic Six Sigma: The Old Standby Quality Approach, Six Sigma, Can Change Your Organization's Culture to Drive Strategy Deployment and Business Transformation

Magazine article by Dick Smith, Jerry Blakeslee; T&D, Vol. 56, September 2002

Subjects:

Computer software industry--Product information, Management, Six Sigma (Integrated software)--Usage, Six Sigma (Quality control), Software industry--Product information, Software--Usage

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...of Strategic Six Sigma, including process management and the methodologies...Business Process Management. This approach...enables Strategic Six Sigma improvement...to the change management dynamics associated...effective Strategic Six Sigma deployment...
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Six Sigma Roadmap for Noise Exposure Analysis: Using Six Sigma Methodology, a Company Is Able to Move from a Blanket Hearing Conservation Program to One Targeted on Actual Exposures

Magazine article by Donald L. Cain; Occupational Hazards, Vol. 67, October 2005

Subjects:

Employers--Safety and security measures, Occupational health and safety--Licensing, certification and accreditation, Occupational health and safety--Standards, Occupational safety and health--Licensing, certification and accreditation, Occupational safety and health--Standards

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...variation. Based on the Six Sigma rule of thumb, if the...statistical support for management decisions. The information...OMITTED The use of the Six Sigma method is applicable to...Donald L. Cain, P.E., is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt with...
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Why Management Fads Are Doomed to Fail

Magazine article; Occupational Hazards, Vol. 65, July 2003

Subjects:

Management

Collections: Entire Library

...and Michael Flynn, authors of Fusion Management: Harnessing the Power of Six Sigma, Lean, IS09001:2000, Malcolm Baldrige...For more information about Fusion Management: Harnessing the Power of Six Sigma, Lean, ISO9001:2000, Malcolm Baldrige...
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Performance Management Is Here to Stay

Magazine article by Tony Chladek; Public Management, Vol. 88, September 2006

Subjects:

Decision making--Management, Decision-making--Management, Employee performance appraisals--Management, Employee performance--Management, Performance appraisals--Management

Collections: Entire Library

Performance Management Is Here to Stay...and studied metrics and Six Sigma. I then discovered the...measures to a regional management meeting to obtain feedback...chair of a state regional management association, I led discussions...
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Just Say No to Training Fads: Management Fads Come and Go-Leaving Disillusioned Employees in Their Wake. Here's How to Avoid Fad Worship and Become the Business Partner Your Executives Want

Magazine article by Shari Caudron; T&D, Vol. 56, June 2002

Subjects:

Computer programming, Daniel Group--Research, Daniel, Lynn--Interviews, Fads, Management training, Occupational training--Analysis, Popular culture

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...with Resource International, a management-training firm in Houston, Texas...Give Better Milk, cites the Six Sigma quality improvement process...conference by putting it through Six Sigma." Just about every management tool to come down the pike...

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Newspaper Articles on: six sigma and management

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Mr Carpenter, above, Joins Managing Director Wyn Innes and Commercial Director Phil Evans on the Board of the Rapidly Growing Marketing and Communications Business Based in Cardiff

Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), October 24, 2007

Subjects:

British Telecommunications PLC--Growth, British Telecommunications PLC--Management, Business consultants--Growth, Communications industry--Growth, Management consultants--Growth, Telecommunications industry--Growth, Telecommunications services industry--Growth

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Carpenter said, "My first six months have been hugely...Greenfield provides senior management services and consultancy...strategies. Sales drive for Sigma 3 KITCHEN and bedroom manufacturer and retailer Sigma 3 has appointed a new...forward sales. He said, "Sigma 3 has an excellent reputation...
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Volatile Schedules? Payback from ERP below Your Expectations ?

Newspaper article; Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), November 11, 2004

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...for Lean Production, Six Sigma etc, but there was still...to get manufacturing management to consider this - to...assignments) and event management. The business will...while Hilf delivers Management Training in Supply Chain-related...
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Business Datebook

Newspaper article; The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), February 26, 2006

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...solutions.com. Cost: $69. Project Management - Module 3, Closeout Basics: Learn...The Idea Broker. Cost: $75 each. Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Quality control...Instructor: Paul Keller, a leading Six Sigma author and consultant. Cost: $1...
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Chicago Rawhide Sees Innovation as Core Business Elgin-Based Firm Owns Dominant Niche in Market for Dynamic Seals

Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), May 20, 2003

Subjects:

Bearings industry, Machinery industry, SKF AB

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...remained constant, according to management. And at a time when even United...Chicago Rawhide has implemented the Six Sigma approach to problem solving, using...in a process. A process achieves Six Sigma status when it exhibits only three...
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Record Sales Prompt Move to New Factory

Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), August 24, 2006

Subjects:

Synthetic fibers industry

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...introduce new processes and provide full training for the workforce in 5Cs and Six Sigma. "This has been supplemented more recently with best practice management systems and we can safely say that both programmes have had a major impact." The...

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