CoverNovember 2006
Volume 6 • Number 1

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  • HEALTHCARE
    Standardizing Healthcare Projects
    Open Access
    Generic templates are useful for early DMAIC phases.
    Ronald J.M.M. Does, Thijs M.B. Vermaat, Henk de Koning and Søren Bisgaard, University of Amsterdam, and Jaap van den Huevel, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital
    Read Full Article (PDF, 253 KB)
  • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
    Soft Solution to a Hard Problem
    Sometimes, the best way to improve a process isn't to change the process-it's to change the organization's culture.
    Dan Chauncey, Grant Thornton LLP
    Read Full Article (PDF, 161 KB)
  • PROCESS ANALYSIS
    ANOVA and Japanese Methods Compared
    Consider the lesser known method to calculate sigma within, between and sigma total.
    Pallithotungal Sabir Mohamed, Specialized Packaging Group Inc.
    Read Full Article (PDF, 108 KB)
  • PROCESS CONTROL
    Attribute Risk and Process Performance Metric Relationships
    Using a defect D/U metrics system, risk factors can be connected to key process metrics to uncover inefficiencies on the production line.
    Ben F. Houston
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