Six Sigma at many organizations simply means a measure of quality that strives for near perfection. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving toward six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process – from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. The statistical representation of Six Sigma describes quantitatively how a process is performing. To achieve Six Sigma, a process must not produce more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities.
A Six Sigma defect is defined as anything outside of customer specifications. A Six Sigma opportunity is then the total quantity of chances for a defect. Process sigma can easily be calculated using a Six Sigma calculator. The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects. This is accomplished through the use of two Six Sigma sub-methodologies: DMAIC and DMADV.
The Six Sigma DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for incremental improvement. The Six Sigma DMADV process (define, measure, analyze, design, verify) is an improvement system used to develop new processes or products at Six Sigma quality levels. It can also be employed if a current process requires more than just incremental improvement. Both Six Sigma processes are executed by Six Sigma Yellow Belts, Six Sigma Green Belts and Six Sigma Black Belts, and are overseen by Six Sigma Master Black Belts.
The Yellow Belt course is designed to teach basic six sigma concepts and tools to suit individuals at any level in the organization.
  • Six Sigma Concepts
  • Six Sigma Tools
  • TAKT Time
  • Continuous Flow
  • Cell Design
  • Line Balance
  • Visual Controls
  • DMAIC vs. DFSS
  • Cross Functional Process Mapping
  • 8 Wastes
  • Control Charts
  • Pareto
  • Histogram
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Continuous VS. Continual Improvement
  • SIMULATION