Stefano Barone & Eva Lo Franco 
Statistical and Managerial Techniques for Six Sigma Methodology 
Theory and Application

Six Sigma methodology is a business management strategy which
seeks to improve the quality of process output by identifying and
removing the causes of errors and minimizing variability in
manufacturing and business processes. This book examines the Six
Sigma methodology through illustrating the most widespread tools
and techniques involved in Six Sigma application. Both
managerial and statistical aspects are analysed allowing the reader
to apply these tools in the field. Furthermore, the book offers
insight on variation and risk management and focuses on the
structure and organizational aspects of Six Sigma projects.

Key features:

* Presents both statistical and managerial aspects of Six
Sigma, covering both basic and more advanced statistical
techniques.

* Provides clear examples and case studies to illustrate
the concepts and methodologies used in Six Sigma.

* Written by experienced authors in the field.

This textbook is ideal for graduates studying Six Sigma for
Black Belt and Green Belt qualifications as well as for engineering
and quality management courses. Business consultants and
consultancy firms implementing Six Sigma will also benefit from
this book.

Circa l’autore

Stefano Barone, Assistant Professor at University of Palermo, Italy and Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

Eva Lo Franco, Assistant Researcher at the University of Palermo, Italy.