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Six sigma and beyond. Volume 2, Problem solving and basic mathematics /

In all walks of life, at some point in time, we all use the process of problem solving. We all talk about it, we all use it, but chances are we all mean different things by it. Six Sigma and Beyond: Problem Solving and Basic Mathematics organizes the topic and provides a structured approach based on...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stamatis, D. H., 1947- (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton : St. Lucie Press, 2002.
Subjects:
Industrial management.
Production management > Statistical methods.
Quality control > Statistical methods.
Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Gestion d'entreprise.
Production > Gestion > Méthodes statistiques.
Qualité > Contrôle > Méthodes statistiques.
Six Sigma.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front cover; Preface; About the Author; Acknowledgments; List of Figures; List of Tables; Table of Contents; Part I: Problem Solving; Introduction; Chapter 1, Theoretical Aspects of Problem Solving; Chapter 2. Overview of Key Elements to Problem Solving; Chapter 3. Problem-Solving and Process Improvement Cycles; Chapteer 4. The Quality Tools; Chapter 5. The Global Problem Solving Process; Chapter 6. Six Sigma Approach to Problem Solving; Part II: Basic Mathematics; Chapter 7. The Value of Whole Numbers; Chapter 8. Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
  • Chapter 9. Multiplication and Division of Whole NumbersChapter 10. Parts and Types of Fractions; Chapter 11. Simple Form and Common Denominators of Fractions; Chapter 12. Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Chapter 13. Multiplication and Division of Fractions; Chapter 14. Ordering, Rounding, and Changing Decimals; Chapter 15. The Four Operations in Decimals; Chapter 16. Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, Cube Roots, and Proportions; Chapter 17. Scientific Notation and Powers of Ten; Chapter 18. Decimals; Chapter 19. The Metric System; Chapter 20. International System of Units
  • Chapter 21. Conversion of English Units to Metric UnitsPart III: Appendices; Appendix A: A Typical Cover Sheet for the GPS Process; Appendix B: GPSO. Preparation for Emergency Response Actions (ERA): Assessment Questions; Appendix C: GPS1. Establish the Team/Process Flow: Assessment Questions; Appendix D: GPS2. Describe the Problem: Assessment Questions; Appendix E: GPS3. Develop Interim Containment Action (ICA): Assessment Questions; Appendix F: GPS4. Define and Verify Root Cause and Escape Point: Assessment Questions
  • Appendix G: GPS5. Choose and Verify Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) for Root Cause and Escape Point: Assessment QuestionsAppendix H: GPS6. Implement and Validate Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs): Assessment Questions; Appendix I: GPS7. Prevent Recurrence: Assessment Questions; Appendix J: GPS8. Recognize Team and Individual Contributions: Assessment Questions; Selected Bibliography; Index; Back cover