A Review of Six Sigma Approach: Methodology; Implementation and Future Research

Meena Ahirwar, Dr Devendra Verma

Abstract: Six Sigma is an approach that improves quality by analyzing data with statistics. In recent years there has been a significant increase in the use and development of the Six Sigma methodology in manufacturing industry and others. It is high time to have a review on the Six Sigma approach. This paper reviews some related literatures to describe methodology; implementation and future researches. The present paper summaries four issues within the sub-category of the initial Six Sigma concepts: basic concept; DMAIC; DFSS and deployment. Then; some sectors that benefit from the implementation of Six Sigma are listed out; and the key factors influencing the successful Six Sigma project implementation are identified. At last; some topics for future research are presented.

Keywords: Six Sigma, methodology, implementation, future Research quality management

How to Cite?: Meena Ahirwar, Dr Devendra Verma, "A Review of Six Sigma Approach: Methodology; Implementation and Future Research", Volume 3 Issue 6, June 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2129-2132, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=2014420, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/2014420