Managing Six Sigma
"This book is a unique
blend of practical knowledge and cultural change, revolution and evolution strategies. I
recommend that serious managers buy the book, spend some serious time reading, and then go
out and use its lessons to make a name for themselves." William Baker,
Benchmarking/Knowledge Transfer Office, Raytheon Corporation
"I believe Managing Six
Sigma will be the new reference standard for the quality movement in coming years."
Robert I Hunter, Executive Vice President, Rehnborg Center for Nutrition and Wellness
"|The authors']
step-by-step process for integrating the tools of Six Sigma takes the mystery out of this
methodology and, by itself, makes this book worth having." Dennis Adsit, PhD, Vice
President, Quality, Intuit
"Breyfogle's Six Sigma
deployment methodology is explained in detail for four different business processes:
manufacturing, service, transactional, and development. His 21-step plan for each business
process is explained in a way that allows any type of company to perform a successful
implementation." Mark Feller, Director of Quality, Baker Electronics
"Breyfogle teaches not
only the wider application but also the deeper implications and in-depth implementation of
Six Sigma deployment in organizations large and small Ram Josyula, President,
gelrad.com
Managing Six Sigma is the
only book that provides both detailed coverage of Six Sigma techniques and effective
methods for managing those who implement Six Sigma. With real-world case studies
recounting the triumphs and pitfalls encountered during successful implementations at
Motorola and General Electric plus plans, checklists, and metrics to speed up the
implementation process this rich resource helps managers solve problems effectively and
ensure a fast, smooth, and successful Six Sigma implementation.
FORREST W. BREYFOGLE III is
founder and President of Smarter Solutions, a company specializing in training and
consulting in Six Sigma methodologies. He is the author of Implementing Six Sigma (Wiley).
JAMES M. CUPELLO, PhD, is a
research biophysicist at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory, a senior member
of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
BECKI MEADOWS, a Six Sigma
consultant with Smarter Solutions, is a former quality manager with General Electric,
where she worked on implementing their Six Siama infrastructure.
272 pages