An Overview of Six Sigma

Douglas C. Montgomery · William H. Woodall

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Summary We provide an introductory overview of the Six Sigma development and improvement processes. A historical perspective is provided. We also discuss the statistical methods frequently used within this framework and briefly comment on the impact of Six Sigma on the practice of statistics in industry.

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