The lean Six Sigma pocket toolbook [electronic book] : a quick reference guide to nearly 100 tools for improving process quality, speed, and complexity / Michael L. George.
Contributor(s): George, Michael L.
Material type: BookPublisher: New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, 2005Description: online resource (vi, 282 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780071441193; 9780071505734 (e-book).Other title: Quick reference guide to nearly 100 tools for improving process quality, speed, and complexity.Subject(s): Six sigma (Quality control standard) | Quality control | Production management | Electronic booksAdditional physical formats: Print version:.: The lean Six Sigma pocket toolbook : a quick reference guide to nearly 100 tools for improving process quality, speed, and complexity.DDC classification: 658.562 Online resources: E-book Also available in print form.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library eBook | 658.562 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to use
The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides:
Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tipsLean Six Sigma is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook , you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time.
Includes index.
Using DMAIC to improve speed, quality and cost -- Working with ideas -- Value stream mapping and process flow -- Voice of the customer (VOC) -- Data collection -- Descriptive statistics and data displays -- Variation analysis -- Identifying and verifying causes -- Reducing lead time and non-value-add cost -- Complexity value stream mapping and complexity analysis -- Selecting and testing solutions.
Also available in print form.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Michael L. George is the president of George Group and author of Lean Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma for Service . John Maxey is a director at George Group. David Rowlands is the vice president of Lean Six Sigma for the North American Solutions Group, the sales, service, and marketing arm of Xerox. Malcolm Upton is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with George Group.