Six Sigma for Dummies |  | Authors: Craig Gygi, Neil DeCarlo, Bruce Williams
Creator: Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: For Dummies
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ISBN: 0764567985
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4013
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Publication Date: March 4, 2005
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Product Description
The only user-friendly beginner's guide to Six Sigma
Six Sigma is the most common—and perhaps least understood—methodology for streamlining processes in manufacturing, service delivery, management, and almost any other business activity. For business leaders seeking increased efficiency and customer service, Six Sigma is the key. Written specifically for Six Sigma beginners—whether they're small business owners who want to implement Six Sigma, or professionals and students who need to get up to speed fast—Six Sigma For Dummies is the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide on the market. Hundreds of thousands of professionals work in Six Sigma companies such as GE, Sony, Toshiba, Microsoft, and Nokia, but have a hard time fully understanding the methodology. This simple, friendly guide makes Six Sigma make sense. Intended to help readers implement Six Sigma in their small and medium-sized businesses to improve quality and reduce costs, this no-nonsense guide explains: - What Six Sigma is
- What Six Sigma's goals and objectives are
- The benefits of Six Sigma in both large and small businesses
- How the belt system works
- The DMAIC approach
- How to implement Six Sigma
- How to use Six Sigma tools
- How Six Sigma's approach aims for zero-defects
Neil DeCarlo (Fountain Hills, AZ) is Chief Knowledge Officer and Craig Cygi (Eden, UT) is Chief Product Officer for Six Sigma Technologies, an Arizona-based firm that provides low-cost, high-quality Six Sigma solutions to small and medium-sized companies and organizations. Neil also owns DeCarlo Communications, while Craig is founder and President of TolStack, Inc., a provider of advanced analysis software tools designed to assist Six Sigma practitioners. Both men have worked directly with Dr. Mikel Harry, a member of the team that developed Six Sigma in the mid-1980s and one of the world's recognized authorities on Six Sigma management.
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 Dummy it ain't September 14, 2009
Victor H. King (Martinsville VA)
Six sigma can be overpowering but this great book in well written for all. Excellent value for money.
A Relevant and Helpful Introduction to Six Sigma July 1, 2009
K. Scott Proctor (Wilmington, DE USA)
"Six Sigma for Dummies" offers a good overview of Six Sigma as a methodology, in addition to offering context on the history and benefits of Six Sigma.
Craig Gygi, Neil DeCarlo, and Bruce Williams offer a practical and usable guide to Six Sigma at a high enough level for beginners to the practice of Six Sigma, while providing tools and techniques that are detailed enough to implement and use right away.
More of a beginner's guide than anything else, "Six Sigma for Dummies" is a good and worthwhile introduction to the powerful Six Sigma methodology. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about what Six Sigma "is" and how it can be...and is...used across the world today.
NABMP Endorsed! A Suitable Starting Point for 6-S. February 21, 2009
THEO (USA)
This book is a suitable tool for those who wish to learn more about Six Sigma. It can get a little too complicated in some parts if you are not already familiar with certain aspects of Six Sigma, however it may still serve as a helpful reference guide. If you are a college grad with any kind of business degree, Six Sigma material should be a part of your library. Our recommendation is to look at Six Sigma as a philosophy as well as a business operations modality. Such an outlook may aid in the understanding of the material. If you are embarking on the program, get this book along with the BIG 6S handbook, as well as a toolbox companion, this should give you a foundational reference pack for learning and implementation. Peter Theo, Business Management Consultant, National Association of Business Management Professionals, [...]
Great Six Sigma Book February 10, 2009
Ronald D. Smith (Roseville, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been a Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Trainer for many, many years...more than I want to list...I read this book on my vacation last week, just to refresh myself with a different book. It covered everything very well. The examples and detailed information about the statistics is a little long winded, but necessary for someone who is just planning to read the book and NOT take a formal Six Sigma Training Program.
Found a few type "O's", but no errors and we all need a little improvement, right, and that is a main focus of Six Sigma - ongoing improvement.
Great book that should be read with Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy. Both together will provide the profound knowledge you will be looking for.
This Book Is Essential Material!!! September 26, 2008
The Middleman (Iraq (Deployed))
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I also own the definitive textbook on Six Sigma - "The Six Sigma Handbook" by Pyzdek. However, that being said. Pyzdek's book is over 800 pages long. And while it is the definitive textbook on the subject, Six Sigma For Dummies by Gygi can tell you every practical thing you need to know about Six Sigma in just over 300 pages. While I would not call it a textbook as in the case of Pyzdek's book, Six Sigma For Dummies should be purchased in bulk by every company adopting Six Sigma. A copy should be in every cubicle and office in the company. It will only take an employee moments to findthe answer to any question regarding the topic. Someone studying for their blackbelt should have both books.
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