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<blockquote>''Six Sigma is a rigorous and a systematic methodology that utilizes information (management by facts) and statistical analysis to measure and improve a company’s operational performance, practices and systems by identifying and preventing ‘defects’ in manufacturing and service-related processes in order to anticipate and exceed expectations of all stakeholders to accomplish effectiveness.'' (iSixSigma 2012)</blockquote>
  
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===Sources===
 
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iSixSigma. 2012. "Dictionary: Six Sigma." Accessed 11 September 2012. Available at: http://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/six-sigma/.
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 2 May 2024

Six Sigma is a rigorous and a systematic methodology that utilizes information (management by facts) and statistical analysis to measure and improve a company’s operational performance, practices and systems by identifying and preventing ‘defects’ in manufacturing and service-related processes in order to anticipate and exceed expectations of all stakeholders to accomplish effectiveness. (iSixSigma 2012)

Sources

iSixSigma. 2012. "Dictionary: Six Sigma." Accessed 11 September 2012. Available at: http://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/six-sigma/.

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