Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods - Second Edition

New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2003. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 6x2x9. Second edition. Spine a bit cocked. Binding tight, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Hard Cover. xlii, 1187 pp. This new and significantly revised edition of Implementing Six Sigma goes well beyond traditional Six Sigma methodologies, introducing an enhanced road map - S4/IEE (Smarter Six Sigma Solutions / Integrated Enterprise Excellence). This cutting-edge approach offers a solution to the common problem of sustaining Six Sigma activities and downplays the traditional policy stating that Six Sigma projects must have a defined defect. A variety of plans, checklists, metrics, and warnings of potential pitfalls provide thorough preparation for anyone implementing Six Sigma strategies. With new coverage of Six Sigma infrastructure building, benchmarking, and real-world 'lessons learned,' this Second Edition is the best available tool for implementing these powerful, profit-building strategies. Includes new and expanded coverage of Six Sigma infrastructure building and benchmarking. Provides plans, checklists, metrics, and pitfalls.