Six Sigma is a methodology that provides us with the tools to improve the capability of our business processes by using information (management by facts) and statistical analysis to measure and improve our operational performance, practices and systems.
“Sigma” is a statistical term that measures how far a given process deviates from perfection. If you can measure how many defects you have in a process, you can systematically figure out how to eliminate them and get as close to "zero defects" as possible.
Using the Six Sigma DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) system, we can address defects at their root cause and implement necessary process improvements that enhance our ability to offer defect-free products and services to our customers.
This methodology was developed at Motorola in 1986 and is now widely used around the world. The application of Six Sigma contributed to Motorola winning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award in 1988.
BAS has sent several employees to training to learn the application of Six Sigma. Most recently, BAS sent three future Six Sigma® Green Belt leaders to Motorola University, the recognized leader in this training. These trained employees have been applying Six Sigma methodologies in their day-to-day work. BAS looks to fuse Six Sigma and Lean concepts to achieve consistent improvements throughout the organization. For more on Six Sigma, click on the links below to various on-line resources: