Encyclopaedia of Quality Management and Six Sigma (3 Volumes)

Encyclopaedia of Quality Management and Six Sigma demonstrates the development of Six Sigma program, and discuss the features and steps of the improvements. As Six Sigma is gradually becoming a popular process enhancement methodology that started in the manufacturing sector and has now spread to other areas as well. It helps in the identification and prevention of defects in manufacturing and service-related processes. Nowadays, it is enjoying widespread recognition in many developed countries of the world. It helps in quality improvement by minimizing the cost of production, reducing the rate of defects, increas- ing yield, attracting customer, and so increases the profitability of business. Interestingly, it has yet not gained the status of a common technique in the developing countries. As we see that entrepreneurship and creativity are not common in the developing countries, so there are some hurdles in the promotion of this technique in these countries. Also, the trend of this technique in private sector differs from the public sector. As private sectors are more independent in their decision making and free in managing their finan- cial resources.Encyclopaedia of Quality Management and Six Sigma demonstrates the development of Six Sigma program, and discuss the features and steps of the improvements. As Six Sigma is gradually becoming a popular process enhancement methodology that started in the manufacturing sector and has now spread to other areas as well. It helps in the identification and prevention of defects in manufacturing and service-related processes. Nowadays, it is enjoying widespread recognition in many developed countries of the world. It helps in quality improvement by minimizing the cost of production, reducing the rate of defects, increas- ing yield, attracting customer, and so increases the profitability of business. Interestingly, it has yet not gained the status of a common technique in the developing countries. As we see that entrepreneurship and creativity are not common in the developing countries, so there are some hurdles in the promotion of this technique in these countries. Also, the trend of this technique in private sector differs from the public sector. As private sectors are more independent in their decision making and free in managing their finan- cial resources.