Rath and Strong's Six Sigma Advanced Tools Pocket Guide : How to Use Design Experiments, Analysis of Variance, Regression Analysis and 25 Other Powerful Tools

A simple, take-along guide to achieving lasting business results Rath & Strong's Six Sigma Advanced Tools Pocket Guide is designed to help Six Sigma black belts, green belts, and team leaders from every field to implement the most powerful tools in Six Sigma without getting bogged down in statistical theory.

This pocket-sized field guide provides practical advice on the use of advanced tools, such as: sampling, analysis of variance, multiple regression, and design of experiments. Each tool is explained in easy-to-understand language, permitting the reader to solve real-world problems in any area of business.

• Covers step-by-step implementation of the most important Six Sigma tools.
• Features a heavy emphasis on applying the best tools to solve practical business problems.
• Explains how to use Microsoft Excel and Minitab statistical software to simplify the process.

A concise, easy to use guide to the application of the statistical tools of Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.  Includes a handy tool selection guide to help you pick the tools that best fit your needs.

Augustine Stagliano is a Senior Managing Operations Strategy Consultant with IBM Global Business Services. A GE certified Master Black Belt with over 20 years of experience, he has worked to improve quality and business processes in both manufacturing and service environments. Before joining IBM, Augustine held positions with the U.S. Army, GE Corporate Audit Staff, GE Plastics, GE Lighting, Pall Corporation and Aon Management Consulting. He holds a B.S. in Geology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.S. in Operations Research and Applied Statistics from Union College.