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Fit sigma : a lean approach to building sustainable quality beyond Six Sigma /

"Developed through the study of Six Sigma, Fit Sigma[trademark symbol] integrates the 'hard' Six Sigma approach with Lean enterprise philosophy. It has three elements; fitness for purpose, fitness for improvement and integration, and fitness for sustainability. This book shows how to...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Basu, Ron
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, UK : Wiley, 2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Sigma and FIT SIGMATM
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. First Wave: As Is to TQM
  • 1.3. Second Wave: TQM to Lean Sigma
  • 1.4. Third Wave: Lean Sigma to FIT SIGMA
  • 1.5. More about Six Sigma
  • 1.6. What is Six Sigma?
  • 1.7. The Structured Approach of Six Sigma
  • 1.8. What is Lean Sigma?
  • 1.9. More on Lean Sigma
  • 1.10. Why FIT SIGMA?
  • 1.11. Summary
  • 2. More about FIT SIGMA
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Fitness for the Purpose
  • 2.3. Sigma () for Improvement and Integration
  • 2.4. Fitness for Sustainability
  • 2.5. Summary
  • 3. DMAIC Methodology for FIT SIGMA3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2. DMAIC Full
  • 3.3. DMAIC Lite
  • 3.4. Kaizen Event
  • 3.5. Summary
  • 4. FIT SIGMA Tools
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Tools for 'Define'
  • 4.3. Tools for 'Measure'
  • 4.4. Tools for 'Analyse'
  • 4.5. Tools for 'Improve'
  • 4.6. Tools for 'Control'
  • 4.7. Summary
  • 5. FIT SIGMA in Large Manufacturing Operations
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Fitness for the Purpose
  • 5.3. Sigma () for Improvement and Integration
  • 5.4. Fitness for Sustainability
  • 5.5. FIT SIGMA in Supply Chain Management
  • 5.6. Summary
  • 6. FIT SIGMA in Service Operations
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. The Divide Between Service and Manufacturing
  • 6.3. Objectives of a Service Organisation
  • 6.4. 'Fitness for the Purpose' for Service Organisations
  • 6.5. 'Sigma () for Improvement' for Service Organisations
  • 6.6. Fitness for Sustainability
  • 6.7. Summary
  • 7. FIT SIGMA in Small and Medium Enterprises
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. 'Fitness for the Purpose' for Small and Medium Enterprises
  • 7.3. 'Sigma () for Improvement' for Small and Medium Enterprises
  • 7.4. Fitness for Sustainability
  • 7.5. Summary
  • 8. FIT SIGMA in Project Management
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. FIT SIGMA Principles in Addressing Project Management Objectives
  • 8.3. FIT SIGMA in a Major Project (High Speed 1)
  • 8.4. Summary
  • 9. FIT SIGMA in Green Thinking
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. What is Green Thinking?
  • 9.3. Why FIT SIGMA is Relevant to Green Thinking
  • 9.4. The Roles of Stakeholders
  • 9.5. How FIT SIGMA Can Help Green Thinking
  • 9.6. Green Sigma
  • 9.7. Summary
  • 10. Implementation of FIT SIGMA: Making It Happen
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. Selection of Tools and Techniques
  • 10.3. Quality Programmes
  • 10.4. Implementation for New Starters
  • 10.5. FIT SIGMA for Successful Companies
  • 10.6. External Consultants
  • 10.7. Summary
  • 11. More Case Examples
  • 11.1. Introduction
  • 11.2. Case Examples for Large Manufacturing Organisations
  • 11.3. Case Examples for Services, SMEs, Projects and Green Thinking
  • 11.4. Summary
  • Appendix I. Questions and Exercises
  • Appendix II. Introduction to Basic Statistics
  • Appendix III. Yield Conversion Table.