{"product_id":"six-sigma-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Six SIGMA for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Gygi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBruce Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNeil DeCarlo\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to understand and implement Six Sigma\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world's largest and most profitable companies--including the likes of GE, Bank of America, Honeywell, DuPont, Samsung, Starwood Hotels, Bechtel, and Motorola--have used Six Sigma to achieve breathtaking improvements in business performance, in everything from products to processes to complex systems and even in work environments. Over the past decade, over $100 billion in bottom-line performance has been achieved through corporate Six Sigma programs. Yet, despite its astounding effectiveness, few outside of the community of Six Sigma practitioners know what Six Sigma is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this book, Six Sigma is revealed to everyone. You might be in a company that's already implemented Six Sigma, or your organization may be considering it. You may be a student who wants to learn how it works, or you might be a seasoned business professional who needs to get up to speed. In any case, this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eSix Sigma For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and updated material, including real-world examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat Six Sigma is all about and how it works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of Six Sigma in organizations and businesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe powerful \"DMAIC\" problem-solving roadmap\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYellow, Green and Black--how the Six Sigma \"belt\" system works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to select and utilize the right tools and technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaking the language of Six Sigma; knowing the roles and responsibilities; and mastering the statistics skills and analytical methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSix Sigma For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will become everyone's No. 1 resource for discovering and mastering the world's most famous and powerful improvement tool. Stephen Covey is spot-on when he says, \"Six Sigma For Dummies is a book to be read by everyone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp what Six Sigma is and how it works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAchieve quantum leaps in performance and impact the bottom line\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilize the DMAIC problem-solving method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse Six Sigma to improve business performance -- and reap big profits\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillions of people work in companies that use Six Sigma to achieve quantum leaps in performance -- in everything from products and processes to systems and even environments. But for beginners, Six Sigma can seem confusing and mysterious. Relax! \u003ci\u003eSix Sigma For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains it all, whether you need help implementing the methodology or just understanding it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeet the big Six\u003c\/b\u003e -- get an overview of the Six Sigma methodology, the key principles underlying its applications, and the roles and phases involved in its implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize it up\u003c\/b\u003e -- dig into the details of the Six Sigma DMAIC problem-solving road map to discover how to properly scope and launch a project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet to the root\u003c\/b\u003e -- find out how to use the Six Sigma DMAIC analyzing road map to objectively eliminate trivial and unimportant factors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDon't lose your cool\u003c\/b\u003e -- get a handle on the improving and controlling aspects of the DMAIC problem-solving road map to synthesize improvement and lock in your gains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrab some tools\u003c\/b\u003e -- get a listing of the technology tools and information systems that Six Sigma practitioners use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat Six Sigma is and how it works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe founding principles and language of Six Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to analyze data through charts and graphs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe roles and responsibilities of Belts and Champions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to forecast future performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to design, conduct, and analyze experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe top do's and don'ts of Six Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Gygi\u003c\/b\u003e is Executive VP of Operations at MasterControl, a leading company providing software and services for best practices in automating and connecting every stage of quality\/regulatory compliance, through the entire product life cycle. He is an operations executive and internationally recognized Lean Six Sigma thought leader and practitioner. \u003cb\u003eBruce Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President of Pegasystems, the world leader in business process management. He is a leading speaker and presenter on business and technology trends, and is co-author of \u003ci\u003eSix Sigma Workbook for Dummies, Process Intelligence for Dummies, BPM Basics for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Intelligent Guide to Enterprise BPM\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eNeil DeCarlo\u003c\/b\u003e was President of DeCarlo Communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 x 9.29 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721494564927,"sku":"9781118120354","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/cd768ed1bfa6a65ca0ad080589d15a65.webp?v=1765092566","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/six-sigma-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}