Six Sigma and TQM

Paper Summary:

The paper states that Six-sigma is a valuable management tool that is used to improve the productivity and the performance of a company. The paper also states that it is essentially a quality management tool that is used to reduce rejected products. The paper then states that Six-sigma has a positive impact on the performance of the organization and relates how it interacts with competition. The paper also discusses the basic management principles that Six-sigma advocates for its implementation to be a success.

From the Paper:

"Six-sigma is observed to have a positive impact on the performance of the organization and how it interacts with competition. When used as a strategic business tool to improve productivity of the organization and the quality of the product created, the benefit gained from the implementation is very far-reaching. Six-sigma requires a "well-defined methodology" to achieve the desired results. This process is very time consuming. Using these methodologies requires that companies set up a system to monitor and measure the metrics that are used to calculate the defect rate in the manufacturing or production process. Failure to understand and comprehend the true needs of the process can cause more harm than good in the long run. Six-sigma is often used to root out the cause of variances in the process that might be undertaken."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dolloff, J. H. (2004). Six Sigma process finds following in manufacturing Nashville Business Journal, 20(3).
• Elger, T., & Smith, C. (1994). Global Japanization? : the transnational transformation of the labour process. London ; New York: Routledge.
• Jones, S. (2004). Understanding Six Sigma Quality Progress, 43(24).

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