Journal article
Benefits, obstacles, and future of six sigma approach
Technovation, v 26(5), pp 708-715
01 May 2006
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Abstract
Understanding the key features, obstacles, and shortcomings of the six sigma method allows organizations to better support their strategic directions, and increasing needs for coaching, mentoring, and training. It also provides opportunities to better implement six sigma projects. This paper examines the evolution, benefits, and challenges of six sigma practices and identifies the key factors influencing successful six sigma project implementations. It integrates the lessons learned from successful six sigma projects and considers further improvements to the six sigma approach. Effective six sigma principles and practices will succeed by refining the organizational culture continuously. Cultural changes require time and commitment before they are strongly implanted into the organization.
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- Title
- Benefits, obstacles, and future of six sigma approach
- Creators
- Young Hoon Kwak - George Washington UniversityFrank T. Anbari - George Washington University
- Publication Details
- Technovation, v 26(5), pp 708-715
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000237405200017
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33644990461
- Other Identifier
- 991021861850904721
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- Engineering, Industrial
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