SAB6#82_SIGMA

SAB6#82_SIGMA

1. Is another name for Standar Deviation (s)

   • Indicates how much variance from the mean (x¯) has been established as permissible in a process

2. At 6 sigma, less than 1.5 out of 1 million (e.g) doors produced will have a problem.

3. Achiving 6 sigma requires extensive planning. Could be cost and time prohibitive.

4. The Level of Quality a company has to try to achieve is represented by 3 or 6 sigma

5. At 3 sigma, approximately 2,700 doors have a problem.

6. A project under 3 sigma might be acceptable. Planning and control will not requiere such attention to detail.

7. Sigma is taken on both sides of the mean (x¯)

8. Knowledge area: Quality Management

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