{"id":204,"date":"2018-04-23T12:06:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T12:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2024-01-11T06:28:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T06:28:05","slug":"what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Six Sigma ? Importance of Six Sigma In The Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is Six Sigma important for business? This may seem like an ignorant question, but to people who don\u2019t know what Six Sigma is, it is a perfectly good question. If there is a way to prevent a disease that runs in a family, people will likely do whatever it takes to prevent getting the disease. In business, failure is cancer that lurks, and Six Sigma prevents many little cancers in the business from spreading. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump ahead to<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df234f18ef0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df234f18ef0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#What_Is_Six_Sigma\" >What Is Six Sigma?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Importance_of_six_sigma_in_the_business\" >Importance of six sigma in the business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Six_Sigma_Implementation_Roles\" >Six Sigma Implementation Roles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Executive_Leadership\" >Executive Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Champions\" >Champions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Master_black_belts\" >Master black belts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Black_belts\" >Black belts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Green_Belts\" >Green Belts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Yellow_belts\" >Yellow belts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#DMAIC_Process\" >DMAIC Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/what-is-six-sigma-importance-of-six-sigma-in-the-business\/#Final_thought\" >Final thought&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Six_Sigma\"><\/span><b>What Is Six Sigma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six Sigma is a methodology that offers organizations tools and techniques to increase the capabilities of their business processes. This improves performance and reduces process variance, which aids in defect reduction and the enhancement of profitability, employee morale, and product or service quality. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_six_sigma_in_the_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of six sigma in the business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/lean-vs-six-sigma\/\">Six Sigma methodologies<\/a> strive for perfection, or as close as possible, which is 3.4 defects per million. The methodologies focus on many things, from skillful judgment to the quality of the product, and the processes that deliver them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The methodology revolves around disciplined and data-driven practices. It achieves the objectives by employing a variety of statistical and empirical techniques. Every project adheres to a series of well-defined steps aimed at reaching specific value targets. Some of the intended targets include improving customer satisfaction, minimizing operating costs, reducing pollution, boosting profits, and reducing cycle time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six Sigma can provide a quantitative description of how a business or manufacturing process is performing. The description comes in the form of a statistical representation. In order to attain Six Sigma, a process must produce less than 3.4 defects per one million opportunities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The implementation of a measurement-based strategy is accomplished using two sub-methodologies: DMADV and DMAIC. The Six Sigma DMAIC stands for define, measure, analyze, improve, and control. This sub-methodology is used to rectify under-performing processes. DMADV, on the other hand, stands for define, measure, analyze, design, verify. It provides a practical way to develop new products or processes at Six Sigma quality levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Six_Sigma_Implementation_Roles\"><\/span><b>Six Sigma Implementation Roles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Six Sigma methodologies take quality management from production floors to various levels in an organization. It identifies six principal roles that help ensure successful implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Executive_Leadership\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Leadership<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Leadership incorporates top-level management. It comprises the leaders that communicate, lead, and direct the company\u2019s overall objectives toward an effective strategy for implementing the methodology. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and board members define roles for personnel at various levels. The directives aim at empowering the staff to explore innovative ideas. Staff members are expected to propose breakthrough improvements. The approach breaks down departmental barriers and overcomes resistance to change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Champions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champions or sponsors consist of innovators drawn from upper management. They identify and select projects to work on and ensure the availability of resources and resolve cross-functional issues. Champions mentor personnel at lower levels, including the Black Belts. They remove roadblocks that could hinder process success including resistance from employees to changes, and any factors that prevent a project from realizing timely financial benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_black_belts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master black belts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master Black Belt role players are appointed by the Champions to act as in-house coaches. Daily duties for members are to focus entirely on the implementation of Six Sigma. They guide personnel on lower levels with the assistance of the Champions. Some of the key roles for Master Black Belts include ensuring consistency across the entire organization and handling statistical tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_belts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black belts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black belts are responsible for leading and implementing Six Sigma methodology on priority projects which are assigned by Champions and Master Black Belts. They provide special leadership on project-specific tasks to ensure successful execution. Furthermore, they update and present project progress to the management and review the completed projects. Black belt professionals usually work on six to seven projects in a year that have high financial returns to the organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Belts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Belts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green belts are Six Sigma practitioners who manage Six Sigma implementation as part of their everyday tasks. They have the fundamental skills but less experience than black belts. Green belts have proficiency with statistical tools and use them for positive financial impact and customer benefits.&nbsp;Under the supervision and guidance of a Black belt, they lead two small-scale projects every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellow_belts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow belts&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow belts have an understanding of the principles and improvement methods of Six Sigma and have the ability to incorporate these approaches into an organization&#8217;s production process. They use appropriate tools to address project challenges and implement six sigma concepts in the project. Moreover, they participate and support green and black belt projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations often provide specialized<a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/advantages-of-six-sigma-certification\/\"> training<\/a> to personnel assigned to Six Sigma roles. This is aimed at ensuring that implementation is done correctly. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DMAIC_Process\"><\/span>DMAIC Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The implementation of all of the following methodologies is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/quality-management\/significance-of-the-dmaic-process\/\">DMAIC<\/a>, which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-206 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dmaic-Process-Six-Sigma-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"DMAIC Process - Unichrone\" width=\"678\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dmaic-Process-Six-Sigma-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dmaic-Process-Six-Sigma-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dmaic-Process-Six-Sigma-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dmaic-Process-Six-Sigma.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DMAIC Process &#8211; Unichrone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Define<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the problem, goal, or reason the issue needs to be resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Measure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the process performance using the current state of the business as a baseline&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Analyze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the process to determine the root causes of variation and poor performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Improve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the process performance by identifying some creative solutions to get rid of the root causes of the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and maintain improved processes to sustain its success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thought\"><\/span><b>Final thought&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mindset of constant improvement is also at the core of Six Sigma implementation. If a company wants to have a long and rich existence free of failure, the key is to prevent and solve the problems when they are small and manageable. So in reality, all businesses need to stay healthy, and that is why Six Sigma is important to all businesses big and small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspiring quality management and process improvement professionals can attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma Black Belt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma Green Belt<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt<\/a> Certification Trainings to gain an in-depth understanding of six sigma methodologies to manage projects in an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Unichrone specializes in providing Quality Management certification training courses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma Green Belt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma black Belt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certification-training\/\">Lean Six Sigma yellow Belt<\/a>. If you would like to know more about the benefits of Quality Management certifications for your career, call our consultant now on: 9886140602 Or email : support@unichrone.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is Six Sigma important for business? 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