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It is a methodology for continuous improvement It is a methodology for creating products/ processes that perform at high standards It is a set of statistical and other quality tools arranged in unique way It is a way of knowing where you are and where you could be! It is a Quality Philosophy and a management technique
For a process, the sigma capability (z-value) is a metric that indicates how well that process is performing. The higher the sigma capability, the better. Sigma capability measures the capability of the process to produce defectfree outputs. A defect is anything that results in customer dissatisfaction.
6 Sigma
Sigma levels and Defects per million opportunities (DPMO)
3.4 Defects
5 Sigma
233 Defects
6,210 Defects
66,807 Defects
308,537 Defects
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