The Six Sigma process improvement methodology demonstrates the critical importance of properly collecting and analyzing data.
From its roots in the manufacturing environment, the power of Six Sigma has found its way into virtually all areas of business – regardless of product, service, industry, or profession. Companies everywhere are recognizing that they can save money using Six Sigma, but don’t learn statistics learn SigmaXL, and read our book about Applying Six Sigma Using SigmaXL.
The Six Sigma process improvement methodology demonstrates the critical importance of properly collecting and analyzing data. From its roots in the manufacturing environment, the power of Six Sigma has found its way into virtually all areas of business – regardless of product, service, industry, or profession. Companies everywhere are recognizing that they can save money using Six Sigma. SigmaXL statistical software, which has been used since 1998, has consistently proven to be effective in analyzing data in the context of Six Sigma methodology. Filled with figures and written in easy-to-understand language, this manual will help you:
- Use SigmaXL’s functions to follow the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) roadmap;
- Minimize the use of equations in explanations of data analysis;
- Maximize your understanding of SigmaXL’s data analysis outputs.
Different SigmaXL screens are used to create graphs and perform data analysis, and you’ll also learn how to create these graphs and enhance displays for presentation purposes. Whether you’re just learning Six Sigma or need a refresher course, Applying Six Sigma Using SigmaXL is a reference you’ll use time and again to complete projects, save money, and accomplish your goals. BRUCE GILBERT and PETER PETERKA are instructors with 6Sigma.us. They have taught thousands of students worldwide and continue to enjoy the challenges of creating an instructive and fun classroom environment. Learn more about their public classes at 6sigma.us.
This book is not intended to be a textbook of Six Sigma Methodology or a textbook of Statistical Methods. The book is intended to provide step by step guide to navigating SigmaXL in the context of Six Sigma methodology. There are numerous best practices, hints, and suggestions to get the most out of SigmaXL for any user.
Whether you’re just learning Six Sigma or need a refresher course, Applying Six Sigma Using SigmaXL is a reference you’ll use time and again to complete projects, save money, and accomplish your goals.
If you have purchased the book and need the data files please send an email to sigmaxl@dmaic.us and you will receive a zip file of all the data files used in the book.
