Lean2sixsigma

WHY SIX SIGMA? We don't have to tell you that…

“More than 3 quarters of a billion dollars in savings beyond our investment…the most challenging and potentially rewarding initiative we have ever undertaken at General Electric…"- Jack Welch, G.E

“Potential to yield $10 to 15 billion in increased annual revenue and cost savings” – G.E.

“For years Lockheed Martin used to spend an average of 200 work-hours trying to get a part that covers the landing gear to fit. Six Sigma discovered a part that deviated one-thousandth of an inch. Now corrected, the company saves $14,000 a jet…” – USA Illustrated
“A total saving of $30-50 million per year…” – Allied Signal

IF NOT SIX SIGMA, WHAT ELSE?
*What would Four Sigma mean?*
	2,00,000 wrong during prescriptions each year.
	20,000 lost articles of mail per hour.
	More than 1,10,000 newborn babies accidentally dropped by doctors and nurses each year.
	Four short or long landings at airports per day.

*What is Six Sigma?*
	3.4 defects per million.
	Customer Focus.
	Data driven decision-making.
	Structured business processes.
	Business strategy to measure how well business processes are performing.
	Use of statistical tools & improvement techniques to drastically reduce process variability.

*Six Sigma Philosophy*
	Total customer satisfaction, today and tomorrow, focusing on variability as the enemy.

At Kaul Associates, our Six Sigma team includes a certified Black Belt and a Black Belt Mentor from Kodak in the US. The program for Black Belts is spread over 6-9 months which involves the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodology of training, implementation of projects and certification of successful candidates

*Six Sigma: Benefits*
	Customer satisfaction
	High levels of quality
	Reduction in cycle time
	Improved process flow
	Improved Productivity (more with less)
	Employee engagement, satisfaction
	Right product at Right time
	Reduction in costs
	Improved profitability
	Winning in the Market place