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The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition

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The authoritative classic–revised and updated for today’s Six Sigma practitioners Whether you want to further your Six Sigma training to achieve a Black or Green Belt or you are totally new to the quality-management strategy, you need reliable guidance. The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition shows you, step by step, how to integrate this profitable approach into your company’s culture.Co-written by an award-winning contributor to the practice of quality manag… More >>

The Six Sigma Handbook, Third Edition

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  1. May 11th, 2010 at 01:21 | #1

    The book contains a lot of information, but it’s very difficult to learn from it. I already knew the basics of 6 Sigma, so I was able to understand what the author was talking about. If I didn’t already know the concept, it would have been like reading greek. The book never gives a simple overview of what 6 Sigma means. He explains the details of each piece of the jigsaw puzzle, but doesn’t tell you what the puzzle will look like in the end. The book begins not with an explanation of what 6 sigma is, but with the benefits of it. He provides equations on limits of r, u, np, sigma, averages charts, and others, early on, but doesn’t explain what those charts are until chapter 8. I kept reading and re-reading, thinking that I missed something. Another example: He uses the term “subgroup” in equations, examples, and descriptions of situations. The term “subgroup” is not defined until page 235. Sure, I tried to look it up in the glossary — it isn’t there. I tried the index, as well. It’s not there either. Believe me, if you need to read a book in order to learn and understand 6 Sigma, look elsewhere. I admit, I didn’t read the entire book. That’s because I didn’t learn anything in the first 250 pages.
    Rating: 2 / 5

  2. May 11th, 2010 at 03:05 | #2

    I took a very in-depth online Six Sigma certification class. This book was the required textbook for the course. It does thoroughly cover all aspects of Six Sigma, but BE WARNED!! It is dry reading FILLED with acronyms that I don’t think even certified black-belts could remember all of. I was glad to see another reviewer comment on the writing style. I also found it poorly written. The author reminds me of a boss I once had- it’s the classic “I’ll just keep talking over everyone’s head, until they see my superior intellect or I convince them of their own stupidity.” I consider myself to be well educated, and one who picks up almost any project easily. I found myself scratching my head and asking, “SERIOUSLY? Is this guy for real??” While it probably is the definitive Six Sigma textbook, be prepared for the math, algebra, an alphabet soup of acronyms and more corporate “buzz word” speak than you can shake a stick at!
    Rating: 2 / 5

  3. May 11th, 2010 at 04:32 | #3

    Is a good book to learn about this metodology, but you need a previous background to learn faster.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. May 11th, 2010 at 06:41 | #4

    If your are a mathematician who is an expert at statistics than this book is for you. It doesnt teach you but rather just provides equations which make no sense to someone who isnt an expert. Poorly written as well.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  5. May 11th, 2010 at 06:57 | #5

    This is a great book on learning how to implement 6 Sigma processes (top quality )at any company.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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