From experience, large organisations such as Motorola have found that the use of metrics (statistics) alone is not enough to sustain the improvements over time. In order to achieve sustainable results the methodology must be linked to the overall organisational strategy. This is why it is necessary to implement Six Sigma from the top-down.
Those companies making the biggest savings have implemented Six Sigma practises throughout their organisation and fundamentally changed their management approach. These businesses train lots of people and make continuous improvement a way of life. Companies that have not applied Six Sigma throughout the organisation have not achieved the same level of benefits.
To learn more about Six Sigma you could attend one of our many Six Sigma Training Courses. Our Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt 2 day course teaches an understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and processes. For those who want to use Six Sigma Processes within the organisation or business our Six Sigma Green Belt Course is the place to start.
In order for Six Sigma to produce maximum benefit:
- The overall business strategy must be aligned to the implementation of continuous improvement of processes
- Management teams must be created to govern crucial projects
- Drive the implementation of improvements to achieve the fastest possible results
- Monitor continued effort to sustain improvements
