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Six Sigma as a method of improving the quality of service process

By: Kamila Kowalik  
Open Access
|Nov 2018

Abstract

The objective of the analysis conducted and described in this paper has been to present the practical application of the Six Sigma method based on the DMAIC cycle in improving the quality of the service process. The first part of the article contains the theoretical framework of six sigma and the issue of using its tools in the aspect of services. Afterwards, there has been calculated the initial sigma value which indicated the need for improvement. Measurement phase has been developed by the value stream mapping, process FMEA and customer survey which results have been analyzed in Pareto chart and fishbone diagram. Improve phase includes the Impact&Effort Matrix and target sigma level that can be achieved as a result of failures reducing and service quality improvement.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2018.19.03 | Journal eISSN: 2353-7779 | Journal ISSN: 2353-5156
Language: English
Page range: 10 - 15
Submitted on: May 15, 2018
Accepted on: Jun 28, 2018
Published on: Nov 14, 2018
Published by: Quality and Production Managers Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2018 Kamila Kowalik, published by Quality and Production Managers Association
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