New Aberdeen Group Report Finds Less Than 16% of Six Sigma Programs Are 'True' Six Sigma.

PR Newswire Europe, October, 2006

BOSTON, October 6 /PRNewswire/ --

- Yet adhering to the rigors of the program yields 40% more savings

BOSTON, October 6 /PRNewswire/ --

While more than 50% of respondents in a newly-published Aberdeen report, The Lean Six Sigma Benchmark, indicated Six Sigma programs were implemented, only 16% of Six Sigma adherents hold true to the rigorous program with its stringent quality goal, structured problem-solving approach, dedicated training, and the prioritized projects that are the hallmark of Six Sigma philosophies. Yet those that do have produced on average 40% more savings in programs to date and 65% more savings per project.

Aberdeen found few companies achieving the expected quality levels, but those who took a more...

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