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The Lean Six SIGMA Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed

by Michael L George

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Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to use

The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides:

  • Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts
  • Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy
  • Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips

Lean Six Sigma is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook, you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time.

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Bestselling Lean Six Sigma author Michael George provides the first pocket guide for deployers of Lean Six Sigma

The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook blends Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, providing expert advice on how to determine which tool within a "family" is best for different purposes. Packed with detailed examples and step-bystep instructions, it's the ideal handy reference guide to help Green and Black Belts make the transition from the classroom to the field.

  • Features brief summaries and examples of the 70 most important tools in Lean Six Sigma, such as "Pull," "Heijunka," and "Control Charts"
  • Groups tools by purpose and usage
  • Offers a quick, easy reference on using the DMAIC improvement cycle
  • Provides comprehensive coverage in a compact, portable format

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About the Author

Michael L. George (Dallas, TX) is the president of George Group and author of Lean Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma for Service. John Maxey is a director at George Group. David Rowlands is the vice president of Lean Six Sigma for the North American Solutions Group, the sales, service, and marketing arm of Xerox. Malcolm Upton is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with George Group.
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ISBN:
9780071441193
Subtitle:
A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed: A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Impro
Author:
George, Michael L
Author:
Rowlands, David T.
Author:
Upton, Malcolm
Author:
Maxey, John
Author:
George, Michael L.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
Subject:
Leadership
Subject:
Management
Subject:
Quality Control
Subject:
Entrepreneurship
Subject:
Production management
Subject:
Management - General
Subject:
replenishment pull system, process cycle efficiency, time value map, takt rate, value stream map, total lead time, family grid, calculate control limits, stratification factors, measurement system analysis, stream mapping, takt time, gate review, special
Subject:
replenishment pull system, process cycle efficiency, time value map, takt rate, value stream map, total lead time, family grid, calculate control limits, stratification factors, measurement system analysis, stream mapping, takt time, gate review, special
Subject:
Six Sigma (Quality control standard)
Copyright:
2005
Edition Number:
1
Publication Date:
September 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
282
Dimensions:
7.98x5.00x.77 in. .62 lbs.
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