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

INDICE: Preface.Acknowledgements.About the Author.1 The Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Sigma and FIT SIGMA.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 SIGMA.3.1 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 Toolsfor '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 ManufacturingOperations.5.1 Introduction.5.2 Fitness for the Purpose.5.3 Sigma (Σ) for Improvement and Integration.5.4 Fitness for Sustainability.5.5 FIT SIGMA inSupply 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 aService Organisation.6.4 'Fitness for the Purpose' for Service Organisations.6.5 'Sigma (Σ) 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 (Σ) 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.8.3FIT 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.References.Glossary.Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-119-97374-4
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 10/04/2012
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