Six Sigma has developed over the last twenty years into a powerful quality management tool. Taking a purely applied perspective, the book explains this statistical device through a variety of comprehensible examples that are accessible to a range of readers.

Six Sigma has arisen in the last two decades as a breakthrough Quality Management Methodology. With Six Sigma, we are solving problems and improving processes using as a basis one of the most powerful tools of human development: the scientific method. For the analysis of data, Six Sigma requires the use of statistical software, being R an Open Source option that fulfills this requirement. R is a software system that includes a programming language widely used in academic and research departments. Nowadays, it is becoming a real alternative within corporate environments.

The aim of this book is to show how R can be used as the software tool in the development of Six Sigma projects. The book includes a gentle introduction to Six Sigma and a variety of examples showing how to use R within real situations. It has been conceived as a self contained piece. Therefore, it is addressed not only to Six Sigma practitioners, but also to professionals trying to initiate themselves in this management methodology. The book may be used as a text book as well.

Introduces Six Sigma from a purely applied point of view Statistical tools are explained on an intuitive way through a variety of easy to understand examples Accessible to a wide range of readers

Autorentext

Emilio L. Cano is Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Castilla-La Mancha and Research Assistant Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University. He also collaborates with the Spanish Association for Quality as trainer for in-company courses. He has more than 14 years of experience in the private sector as statistician. Javier M. Moguerza is Associate Professor in Statistics and Operations Research at University Rey Juan Carlos. He publishes mainly in the fields of Mathematical Programming and Machine Learning. Currently, he is leading national and international research ICT projects funded by public and private organizations. He belongs to the Global Young Academy, and has been a member since 2010. Mariano Prieto Corcoba is Continuous Improvement Manager at ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas. He has 30 years of experience in the fields of nuclear engineering and quality. He collaborates with the Spanish Association for Quality as a trainer in Six Sigma Methodology. Currently he is President of the Subcommittee of Statistical Methods of AENOR, the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification.

Inhalt

Part I Basics.- Six Sigma in a Nutshell.- R from the Beginning.- Part II R Tools for the Define phase.- Process Mapping with R.- Loss Function Analysis with R.- Part III R Tools for the Measure phase.- Measurement System Analysis with R.- Pareto Analysis with R.- Process Capability Analysis with R.- Part IV R Tools for the Analyze phase.- Charts with R.- Statistics and Probability with R.- Statistical Inference with R.- Part V R Tools for the Improve phase.- Design of Experiments with R.- Part VI R Tools for the Control phase.- Process Control with R.- Part VII Further and Beyond.- Other Tools and Methodologies.