Abstract
We provide an introductory overview of the Six Sigma development and improvement processes. A historical perspective is provided. We also discuss the statistical methods frequently used within this framework and briefly comment on the impact of Six Sigma on the practice of statistics in industry.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-346 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | International Statistical Review |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Designed experimentation
- Measurement systems analysis
- Process capability
- Quality control
- Variability reduction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistics and Probability
- Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty