What is Six Sigma List the most common tools for measurement

What is Six Sigma? List the most common tools for measurement and analysis phases of DMAIC. Describe some of the major of those tools how it can help during six sigma processes

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Six Sigma Introduction - What is Six Sigma

Six Sigma is a highly disciplined process that helps us focus on developing and delivering near-perfect products and services.

Features of Six Sigma

The word Sigma is a statistical term that measures how far a given process deviates from perfection.

The central idea behind Six Sigma: If you can measure how many \"defects\" you have in a process, you can systematically figure out how to eliminate them and get as close to \"zero defects\" as possible and specifically it means a failure rate of 3.4 parts per million or 99.9997% perfect.

DMAIC Methodology:

This methodology consists of the following five steps.

Define --> Measure --> Analyze --> Improve -->Control