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An implementation model for six sigma programs
PICMET '09 - 2009 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering & Technology, 2009Despite the pervasiveness of Six Sigma programs, there is a rising concern regarding implementation failures. One reason many of these implementations fail is because rigorous research is lacking on how to effectively guide implementation. Using a successful Six Sigma program in a network technology company as a case study, this research develops a six-
Richard M. Franza, Satya S. Chakravorty
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The Application of the Six Sigma Program for the Quality Management of the PACS
American Journal of Roentgenology, 2005We implemented a Six Sigma-based quality management program for the PACS to improve the quality of and lessen the necessary resources for its management.With the Six Sigma-based PACS quality management program, we were able to reduce resource requirements while maintaining quality.
Jin Oh, Kang +4 more
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A Six Sigma program implementation
Proceedings of the IEEE 1991 Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, 2002The author describes how the IBM Corporation integrated Six Sigma into its market-driven quality program and used it as a measuring tool and a yardstick for initiating and maintaining a process of continuous improvement. Problem areas, which can be technical issues or business concerns, are discussed.
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Transformative Learning and Lean Six Sigma Programs
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2019In the competitive world of recruiting, the better an applicant can apply what has already been learned to a new environment, the greater the career opportunity. This study captured the transformative learning experience of students, guided by their instructors and industry partners, related to learning and executing Lean Six Sigma principles in a ...
Kimberley Gordon, Kendall Ross
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Application of Design for Six Sigma in Third Party Intensive Programs
2008 Second International Conference on Secure System Integration and Reliability Improvement, 2008Many companies use third parties to develop critical pieces of their products. This has created strong program-level dependencies with third parties wherein the success of the overall program depends highly on how successfully an organization manages these third parties. In order to ensure that the organization can meet or exceed customer expectations,
Subramanyam Ranganathan, Cvetan Redzic
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A methodology for managing multidisciplinary programs with six sigma approach
2004 IEEE International Engineering Management Conference (IEEE Cat. No.04CH37574), 2005Success in program management hinges on the level of clarity, visibility and predictability of the processes followed in the program. For multidisciplinary programs success depends on how well the issues, risks, and dependencies between the different functional areas are identified and addressed as early as possible.
R. Anil +3 more
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Lean Six Sigma tools for a Glovebox Glove Integrity Program
Journal of Chemical Health & Safety, 2011The Glovebox Glove Integrity Program at the Los Alamos National Laboratory Plutonium Facility (TA-55) was developed to minimize and/or prevent glovebox glove events, i.e., loss of confinement of the glovebox through an unplanned opening in the glovebox glove.
Michael E. Cournoyer +6 more
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Program Level Design for Six Sigma
SAE Technical Paper Series, 2005<div class="htmlview paragraph">Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) has been an initiative within product development for over 5 years now. Most companies start out implementing DFSS by using a collection of tools within marketing and engineering. Even though this often yields isolated, or localized improvement in the development of the product, overall ...
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How Women and Six Sigma Have Contributed to Pfizer’s Robustness Program
Organic Process Research & Development, 2020Pfizer Ireland Ringaskiddy is the new product launch site for the global Pfizer network, but as well as new products, the site manufactures an array of both on- and off-patent active pharmaceutical...
Sarah Duggan +4 more
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Using Lean Six Sigma to Increase the Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Program
Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2021Background: Evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) is an established methodology for identifying nursing practice changes that improve health care quality and safety. However, EBQI itself does not provide a framework for navigating the barriers to practice change.
Patricia, Lavin, Mary Jo, Vetter
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