Six Sigma

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a statistical measure for the maximum number of defects that are allowed in a system. At the six sigma level, 99.999998 per cent of all products must be right first time i.e. have to fall within the tolerance limits. This implies that no more than 3.4 defects are produced in 1 million opportunities. This level can be achieved by reducing the variation of the process and controlling it. To reach this quality level, the processes must be improved. However, process and quality improvements are not the ultimate goal – financial improvement is the goal.

The PP Six Sigma programme is designed to -

• Introduce the concept and philosophy of Six Sigma

• Provide a structured methodology for problem solving
• Deliver training in the tools and techniques required
• Create an improvement strategy that matches your business needs

The PP Six Sigma programme is an ideal starting point for your Six Sigma activities and involves the leadership team, team members and supporting departments, with an end goal of providing a structured methodology of how to improve your business performance.

Programme overview

The programme can be tailored to incorporate Yellow, Green and Black Belt training and certification, along with Champion Training for the key stakeholders. Training is delivered through highly practical, learn by doing style workshops using real issues from within your business – which delivers real business benefits whilst increasing the Six Sigma skills of the team members.

At the core of this programme is the DMAIC methodology; Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control. This methodology provides team members with the structure that they require when replicating problem solving activities throughout the business.

A typical Six Sigma programme is between 5 and 15 days and includes the tools and techniques shown above. Each programme is designed as bespoke to match the exact requirements of the customer, taking into account existing skills and competencies and delivering bottom line business benefits.

Return on investment

The PP Six Sigma programme will deliver the following benefits to your organisation -

• Improve quality performance
• Increased customer focus
• Structured problem solving methodology
• Sustained improvements

 

Typical bottom line benefits achieved as a direct result of a Six Sigma programme are -

• Not right first time (NRFT) in an Automotive engine parts manufacturer reduced from 750 ppm (parts per million) to 7 ppm
• Rework cost saving in a food packaging company reduced from £113,000 per annum to £20,000 per annum

Six Sigma is part of the Lean Tools section of our highly successful business transformation model, making PP ideally placed to support your business needs.

For more information on PP Business Improvement or to discuss your Six Sigma requirements please contact us at sales@ppbusinessimprovement.com or 01922 419109.