Increase Efficiency using Six Sigma Technology
Increase Efficiency Using Six Sigma Methodologies
by
Justin E. Faust
A Research Paper
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the
Master of Science Degree
III
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Competitiveness Depth Area
The Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Stout
December, 2009
11
The Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
Author:
Faust, Justin E.
Title:
Efficiency Increase Using Six Sigma Statistical Methodologies
Graduate Degree/ Major: MS Manufacturing Engineering
Research Adviser:
John Dzissah, Ph.D. CQE
MonthlY ear:
December, 2009
Number of Pages:
27
Style Manual Used: American Psychological Association, 5th edition
ABSTRACT
Six Sigma is a business process that eliminates waste or defects by focusing on outputs that are essential to the customer. Through the use ofDMAIC (Define, Measure,
Analyze, Improve, and Control) organizations can reduce waste in their processes.
Chapter II literature review will shed more light on the Six Sigma methodology explaining key areas including a historical perspective, what Six Sigma is, and the process. The goal of this study is to look at prosperity of implementing Six Sigma at
Company XYZ on a particular product line by capitalizing on the DMAIC process.
Process maps were created to show critical paths; data will was collected and analyzed.
Conclusions and recommendations were drawn from the analyzed data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ ii
List of Figures ............................................................................................................. v
Chapter I: Introduction
by
Justin E. Faust
A Research Paper
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the
Master of Science Degree
III
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Competitiveness Depth Area
The Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Stout
December, 2009
11
The Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
Author:
Faust, Justin E.
Title:
Efficiency Increase Using Six Sigma Statistical Methodologies
Graduate Degree/ Major: MS Manufacturing Engineering
Research Adviser:
John Dzissah, Ph.D. CQE
MonthlY ear:
December, 2009
Number of Pages:
27
Style Manual Used: American Psychological Association, 5th edition
ABSTRACT
Six Sigma is a business process that eliminates waste or defects by focusing on outputs that are essential to the customer. Through the use ofDMAIC (Define, Measure,
Analyze, Improve, and Control) organizations can reduce waste in their processes.
Chapter II literature review will shed more light on the Six Sigma methodology explaining key areas including a historical perspective, what Six Sigma is, and the process. The goal of this study is to look at prosperity of implementing Six Sigma at
Company XYZ on a particular product line by capitalizing on the DMAIC process.
Process maps were created to show critical paths; data will was collected and analyzed.
Conclusions and recommendations were drawn from the analyzed data.
iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
............................................................................................................................... Page
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ ii
List of Figures ............................................................................................................. v
Chapter I: Introduction
References: Carl Frederick Gauss (1777-1855) introduced the concept of the normal curve which is the beginning of the mathematics behind Six Sigma product variation is traced back to the 1920 's when Walter Shewhart demonstrated that three sigma from the mean is the point where a process requires correction (Abramowich 2005). "Six Sigma" is given to Bill Smith a Motorola engineer (Summers 2006). Six Sigma is federally licensed by Motorola (Przekop 2006).