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The Six Sigma Revolution: How General Electric and Others Turned Process Into

The Six Sigma Revolution: How General Electric and Others Turned Process Into Profits Hardback - 2000 - 1st Edition

by Eckes, George

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Six Sigma is a performance improvement approach that reduces the number of defects in manufacturing. This book describes how each function within the organization can utilize Six Sigma and draws on examples from GE and other companies to show how.

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  • Title The Six Sigma Revolution: How General Electric and Others Turned Process Into Profits
  • Author Eckes, George
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2000-11-24
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR013581613
  • ISBN 9780471388227 / 047138822X
  • Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.79 x 6.19 x 0.95 in (24.87 x 15.72 x 2.41 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Six sigma (Quality control standard), Quality control - Statistical methods
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00033002
  • Dewey Decimal Code 658.562

From the publisher

Ein bemerkenswertes Management-Tool erobert die Unternehmen im Sturm: Six Sigma - ein erprobter Katalog von Managementtechniken und -methoden zur Fehlerreduzierung, Produktionssteigerung sowie zur Steigerung von Gewinn und Shareholder Value. "The Six Sigma Revolution" ist der ma gebliche Leitfaden zu dieser bahnbrechenden Methode, die bei einer breiten Palette von Geschftsprozessen Anwendung findet - vom Finanzwesen zur Wertschpfungskette (Supply Chain Management) bis hin zu Customer Service und Produktentwicklung. George Eckes hat Six Sigma erstmals bei GE Capital eingesetzt. In diesem Buch beschreibt er, wie jede einzelne Abteilung innerhalb einer Organisation Six Sigma nutzen kann und erlutert darber hinaus spezielle Tipps und Techniken.

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From the rear cover

"In The Six Sigma Revolution, George communicates the principles of Six Sigma to audiences at every level and enables an immediate understanding of what is for many an intimidating field."-Ross Leher, Chairman and CEO RWI Interactive Information Services

"The Six Sigma Revolution is a powerful profit-building tool and an indispensable resource for leaders wanting to drive lasting improvement."-Mike Delaney, Senior Vice President Marketing and Strategic Planning Unifi, Inc.

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  • Scitech Book News, 12/01/2001, Page 173

About the author

GEORGE ECKES is founder of EAI, a Colorado-based consulting group specializing in results-driven continuous improvement, Six Sigma training and implementation, organization development, and managing change. His recent Six Sigma clients include Volvo Trucks North America, Lithonia Lighting, and General Electric. In 1996, Eckes and Associates, Inc. was chosen as a primary consulting organization for General Electric in their Six Sigma Quality initiative.