Six Sigma Approach for Productivity Enhancement

By : Satya Raju, T Sowdaminit

Page No: 197-203

Abstract
Six Sigma is an approach for quality improvement of a product or process. The present environment requires a Six Sigma approach for success and sustainability. Six Sigma means on an average maintaining less than 3.4 defectives per million opportunities (DPMO). It is a powerful business strategy and well recognized by several organizations in the recent years. It involves professionalizing of quality management functions. Indian companies such as Motorola, General Electrics, ABB, Samsung, SDI, WIPRO and other companies have been following this approach successfully. This paper examines these issues and outlines the status of this quality improvement proesss for the future.

Authors :
Satya Raju : Former Principal, College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
T Sowdaminit : Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Pydah College of Engg. and Tech, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.