Six Sigma Demystified Second Edition

Author : Jay Arthur
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
ISBN 13 : 9780071749091
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lean Six Sigma Demystified, Second Edition written by Jay Arthur and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your LEAN and mean guide to Lean Six Sigma Ready to implement better, faster, cheaper, more-profitable processes in your organization? Lean Six Sigma Demystified, Second Edition, shows you how to use proven techniques for simplifying, streamlining, and optimizing business practices for maximum productivity and profitability. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide covers the fundamental methods and tools of Lean Six Sigma. You'll get details on reducing defects and deviation, sustaining improvements, and achieving laser-focused process innovations. Measurement systems analysis (MSA), Design for Lean Six Sigma, and statistical tools such as analysis of variance (ANOVA) are also discussed. Clear examples, helpful diagrams, and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam reinforce key concepts. It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about: The seven speed bumps of Lean Value stream mapping and spaghetti diagramming Control charts, Pareto charts, and Ishikawa diagrams to laser-focus improvements Excel power tools for Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma tar pits Ways to implement Lean Six Sigma to maximize results and minimize costs Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Lean Six Sigma Demystified, Second Edition, is your shortcut to this powerful improvement methodology. You'll also get a 90-day free trial of Q1 Macros software for Lean Six Sigma.

Author : Paul Keller
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
ISBN 13 : 9780071746793
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Six Sigma Demystified, Second Edition written by Paul Keller and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning Six Sigma CAN be a painless process! Six Sigma is among the most effective process methods used today--and it's also among the most baffling topics to those new to the subject. The good news is Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD, second edition, explains it all in a language you'll understand. This easy-to-understand reference teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise--without confusing statistics and formulas. In no time, you'll develop the skills you need to solve problems, anticipate customer needs, and meet the demands of the most challenging markets. Filled with practical hands-on advice and essential organizational tips, Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD provides a complete blueprint for developing strategies, plotting growth, and performing at peak efficiency for maximum profits. This fast and easy guide offers: Proven techniques for building a solid Six Sigma infrastructure Tips for deploying projects using DMAIC methodology Clear advice on when and how to use specific problem-solving tools Essential calculations and assumptions Case studies, quizzes, and a final exam that reinforce what you've learned Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD is your shortcut to a solid foundation in this powerful improvement methodology.

Author : Paul A. Keller
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071469540
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Six Sigma Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide written by Paul A. Keller and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-01-10 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the mystery out of Six Sigma implementation This easy-to-understand reference in the popular Demystified series teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise without confusing statistics and formulas. Expert Paul Keller and Six Sigma guru Tom Pyzdek describe helpful tools for Six Sigma teams, identifying their uses, limitations, and application during multiple stages of DMAIC. They also outline additional tools for full effectiveness and provide necessary calculations and assumptions. In addition, they provide: Detailed examples and diagrams Practical exercises and complete solutions A final exam to test overall knowledge Materials ideal for self-study or for training groups of Black Belts and Green Belts

Author : Jay Arthur
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071602658
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lean Six Sigma Demystified written by Jay Arthur and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typical Lean Six Sigma training takes 10 to 20 days at costs ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 per person

Author : Jay Arthur
Publisher :
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Download or read book Lean Six SIGMA Demystified written by Jay Arthur and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arthur
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
ISBN 13 : 9780071486507
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lean Six Sigma Demystified written by Arthur and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2006-12-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This self-teaching guide is the fast and easy way to learn Lean Six Sigma-the revolutionary process and quality improvement methodology. You'll learn to analyze projects quickly, identify and eliminate waste, cut costs and grow revenue, and increase quality and efficiency. A 180-day trial version of Lean Six Sigma QI Macros for Excel will be available for download from the author's website.

Author : Paul A. Keller
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Six Sigma Demystified written by Paul A. Keller and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paul Keller
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 : 9780071445443
Total Pages : 450 pages
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Download or read book Six Sigma Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide written by Paul Keller and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2004-12-20 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the mystery out of Six Sigma implementation This easy-to-understand reference in the popular Demystified series teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise without confusing statistics and formulas. Expert Paul Keller and Six Sigma guru Tom Pyzdek describe helpful tools for Six Sigma teams, identifying their uses, limitations, and application during multiple stages of DMAIC. They also outline additional tools for full effectiveness and provide necessary calculations and assumptions. In addition, they provide: Detailed examples and diagrams Practical exercises and complete solutions A final exam to test overall knowledge Materials ideal for self-study or for training groups of Black Belts and Green Belts

Author : Keller
Publisher : Tata McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780070599956
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Six Sigma Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide written by Keller and published by Tata McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-understand reference in the popular Demystified series teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise without confusing statistics and formulas. Expert Paul Keller and Six Sigma guru Tom Pyzdek describe helpful tools for Six Sigma teams, identifying their uses, limitations, and application during multiple stages of DMAIC. They also outline additional tools for full effectiveness and provide necessary calculations and assumptions.

Author : Jay Arthur
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071753265
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals: Simple Steps to Fast, Affordable, and Flawless Healthcare written by Jay Arthur and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DELIVER FASTER, BETTER, AND CHEAPER HEALTHCARE IN AS FEW AS FIVE DAYS 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The main purpose is to present simple steps to help hospitals start getting faster, better, and cheaper in five days or less while achieving the goal of fast, affordable, and flawless healthcare. Healthcare has many opportunities for improvement and the use of Lean Six Sigma concepts can make a dramatic impact. This book provides the basic information to do that."--Doody's Review Service Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals: Simple Steps to Fast, Affordable, Flawless Healthcare explains how to use tested Lean Six Sigma methods and tools to rapidly improve hospital operations and quality of care and reduce costs. These proven strategies follow the patient from the front door of the hospital or emergency room all the way through discharge, examining key aspects of patient flow and quality. The trail of billing and collections is also followed to discover and eliminate cash flow leaks. This practical guide emphasizes both the clinical and operational sides to reduce the "three demons of quality"--delay, defects, and deviation. Real-world case studies from major hospitals illustrate successful implementations of Lean Six Sigma. Coverage Includes: Achieving a faster, better hospital in five days--emergency department, door-to-balloon time, operating room, medical imaging, lab, nursing unit, clinical staff, pharmacy, order accuracy, diagnosis, ICU Lean for accelerated patient flow Reducing medical errors with Six Sigma Creating a more profitable hospital in five days by reducing denied, rejected, and appealed claims Six Sigma for hospitals Excel power tools for Lean Six Sigma Identifying improvement projects through data mining and analysis Sustaining improvement using control charts Laser-focused process innovation Statistical tools for Lean Six Sigma Implementing Lean Six Sigma