Briefcase Books Series

Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series)

by Greg Brue

Published 22 February 2002

Unlock new levels of quality, performance, customer service, and profits

Written specifically for managers with little or no experience on the subject, Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition, provides step-by-step guidance and examples for implementing a Six Sigma initiative.

Written specifically for today’s busy manager, Briefcase Books feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step by step through everyday workplace situations.

Updated with the latest in implementation strategies and tactics, tips from insiders in the field, and new stories and insights from the Six Sigma experiences of others
Clear definitions of key management terms and concepts
Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error
Examples of successful management
Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques

Greg Brue is CEO of Six Sigma Consultants and is a master six sigma black belt.

Design for Six SIGMA

by Greg Brue and Robert Launsby

Published 1 January 2003

This book provides a systematic methodology for incorporating Six Sigma into the earliest stages of every project. Six Sigma is today's most honored and effective quality initiative. Yet to achieve optimal results from such an initiative, companies must first master the building blocks of Six Sigma. "Design for Six Sigma" shows decision makers at all levels how to implement Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and techniques from earliest design through final production of virtually any product, service, or process. Look to this latest addition to McGraw-Hill's popular, reader-friendly "Briefcase Books" series to learn: specific functions and activities for each phase of the DFSS methodology; important tools - and their uses - for ensuring DFSS efficiency and efficacy; and vital guidelines and tips for seamless, successful DFSS implementation. Six Sigma is an integral methodology that, to ensure success, must be integrated at each step of production.Let "Design for Six Sigma" show you how to join today's quality leaders by incorporating DFSS into each step of your new product/service development program - for maximum impact and return on your Six Sigma investment.
"Briefcase Books" are written specifically for today's busy manager.Each book features eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms icon - clear definitions of key DFSS terms and jargon; Smart Managing icon - how to use DFSS techniques to improve decision making; Tricks of the Trade icon - front-line hints and tips for integrating DFSS; Mistake proofing icon - advice for limiting costly Six Sigma miscues and mistakes; Caution icon - warning signs for potential problems or disasters; For Example icon - how others have used DFSS to optimize processes; and, Tools icon - specific methods for implementing DFSS at every level.