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Six Sigma Failure: Methodology vs. Management
The most commonly cited reasons for Six Sigma failure are rooted more solidly in the realm of the deployment method than in the actual methodology.
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Updated July 3, 2008

Simple Linear Regression
This tool can be used to evaluate the relationship between two variables.
Download Template (XLS, 243 KB)
Updated: June 11, 2008

DPMO Calculator
This simple tool calculates DPMO (defects per million opportunities) values for your processes, and allows you to track those values daily, weekly, monthly or annually.
Download Template (XLS, 33 KB)
Updated June 10, 2008

Process Capability Study (1500)
This spreadsheet performs a complete process capability analysis for up to 1500 data points, displayed using a Histogram and SPC charts.
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Updated May 20, 2008

Scatter Diagram
This tool shows the relationship between an input, X and the output, Y. If a relationship exists, the input is correlated to the output.
Download Template (XLS, 117 KB)
Updated April 30, 2008

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