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Six Sigma has become a widely recognized strategic tool to improve business performance and profitability. Many books cover basic Six Sigma concepts, but none detail the most critical element of its improvement methodology: performance measurements.Without a strong grasp of performance metrics, a company can have no clear, quantitative indication of its quality improvement. The is a unique approach to measuring performance. It allows companies to track their improvements in quality and profitability - and make adjustments if such improvements are not up to expectations - while implementing Six Sigma. Without a comprehensive performance measurement strategy, your company can't hope to reap the many benefits of Six Sigma. This guidebook will show you how to implement a successful, statistically rigorous Six Sigma program.* Provides numerical methods for evaluating a corporation's Six Sigma success (or lack thereof)* Written by an author with twelve years teaching experience at Motorola University* Builds on the recognized Business Scorecard approach
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“Praveen Gupta has developed an excellent methodology for aligning senior management, supervisors, and employees in continuously improving the critical drivers of sustained high performance.” —Robert F. Anderson, President, Robert F. Anderson and Associates, Inc. “This book must be studied by all who are driven to create a corporate environment that attracts good employees, demands results, and produces sustained profitability.” —Lonnie C. Rogers, President, Ideal Aerosmith “The Six Sigma Scorecard simplifies implementation of the Six Sigma initiative by using measurements for better, faster, and costeffective performance throughout the company. The Business Performance Index (BPIn) is an excellent tool for executives to monitor corporate performance for growth and profitability.” —Anton Hirsch, President, Corbra Me