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Six Sigma literally stands for an error rate of 0,00034%,
implemented by Motorola (1986) to improve production results
by reducing variation.
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Grown into a structured improvement methodology in itself,
with trained experts (belts)
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Optimizing processes by reducing variation, the error rate and cost;
- In industry/production processes endpoints are merely financial
- In healthcare applied in process improvement at operating rooms:
less errors, more efficient use of OR’s.
Dave Nave,
How to compare Six Sigma, Lean,
and Theory of Constraints
Six Sigma
Background
Lean tools
Lean in healthcare Process optimization Discussion