What Is A Six Sigma Master Black Belt?

Six Sigma is a process in which individuals are trained and certified in a methodology that will help companies organize, analyze, and improve their overall business operation.  This will help to make them more efficient and more profitable. In the hierarchal structure of Six Sigma, there are different levels of certification that pertain to the degree of proficiency and level of expertise and understanding of the theories of this business management strategy. These levels are referred to as belts. The highest level is the Six Sigma Master Black Belt.The Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or MBB, is a person who has achieved the highest degree of training and certification in the entire 6 Sigma process. They will be able to go into any company, regardless of the area of manufacture or service,...

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Use of DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) in Six Sigma

DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) is often known as DFSS or Design for Six Sigma.  Since Six Sigma uses many of the quality management implements well within the many different phases of DMADV, it is only natural that these same phases would work anywhere.In order to understand DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) one must look at and understand each of the five phases that it must go through.  The first, of course, is design.  When worked within the confines of a DMADV project, the term define only means that goals are going to be made distinct.  Depending on what consumers are demanding and needing, and what the business is willing to consider, the distinctions will vary.  However, there will be some that will work for both and these need...

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Implementing Six Sigma Certification in Healthcare Environments

The healthcare industry is one where defects and mistakes are not and cannot be tolerated.  A mistake could cost a patient their life.  This means processes need to be in place and followed exactly how they are set forth to eliminate mistakes.  A Six Sigma certification is the best requirement in a healthcare environment for employees dealing with critical patient information.Although the Six Sigma Methodology may have been developed for a manufacturing organization, the good news is, it can be used in a healthcare organization in order to give the same added benefits.  The healthcare industry is a service organization facing challenges everyday.  Quality improvement methods are more difficult to implement in a healthcare industry.  The comprehensive approach...

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