Six Sigma and Minitab: A Complete Toolbox Guide for all Six Sigma Practitioners - Softcover

Brook, Quentin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954681320 ISBN 13: 9780954681326

Publisher: QSB Consulting, 2006

Synopsis

The long awaited 2nd edition of this bestselling pocket guide on Six Sigma contains a range of new tools and techniques including new Lean material and Improve tools. In addition it has been updated for Minitab 15 (whilst still compatible with versions 13 and 14). Cutting through Six Sigma s strange terminology and consultancy speak, this guide delivers Six Sigma in a down to earth, logical and user friendly format. Minitab: For each tool, this guide details how to enter the data into Minitab, interpret the results and avoid the common pitfalls. Interactive: All the data files and templates are available online. Routemaps: A logical flow is provided through each DMAIC phase. Who should use this book? Six Sigma Trainees: Both during and after training, this guide provides an invaluable reference text to those who are actually implementing Lean Six Sigma improvement projects. Six Sigma Project Sponsors and Managers: For those who are accountable for deploying Six Sigma or sponsoring Six Sigma projects, and who might not have been fully Six Sigma trained, this guide will provide an overview of the tools and techniques that your project teams are trained in.

About this title

About the Author

Quentin Brook trained in Six Sigma with General Electric Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati, USA before becoming Managing Director of QSB Consulting, where he has helped a broad range of clients deploy continuous improvement initiatives in a wide range of industries. QSB Consulting was formed in 2001, and is a leading provider of Lean Six Sigma training, consultancy, material licensing and project coaching to a diverse range of clients worldwide.

From the Back Cover

Cutting through Six Sigma's often strange terminology, this guide delivers Six Sigma in a down-to-earth and logical format. Clear Structure: with detailed routemaps and checklists through each phase of DMAIC; Interactive: all the Minitab files in this guide are available online, enabling you to work through them at your own pace; Practical: real life examples of each tool and technique. Converting theory into practice, this guide is an essential companion for all Six Sigma practitioners, from beginners through to Master Black Belts.

From the Inside Flap

Interactive examples, with data files and templates available online; Detailed Minitab instructions (versions 13, 14 & 15; Logical routemaps through DMAIC; New Lean section; More tools and techniques

Edition details

• Publisher: QSB Consulting
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0954681320
• ISBN 13: 9780954681326
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240