New six sigma software and support materials provide a higher percentage of completed projects, faster project completion, broader participation, and less in-class training time.
Layton, UT (PRWEB) January 25, 2006 -- If you’re involved in six sigma, continuous improvement, or supply chain management, QuikSigma software changes the way your work is done.
“As we analyzed six sigma programs that we installed for our clients, we found that existing statistical software was surprisingly poorly suited to six sigma, Lean, and supply chain management,” says Denton Bramwell, a Sr. Partner in Promontory Management Group. “We needed a better solution. That’s why we developed QuikSigma.”
“We didn’t understand how big an improvement QuikSigma makes, until we started using it with our clients,” according to Klint Washburn, who directed the software development project. “In class, we saw students progressing much more quickly, since they weren’t stumbling over the old software, or getting lost in the details. In-class delivery now takes less time. But we got our biggest pleasant surprise as the project results started to roll in. Our recent “wave” of projects yielded 100% completion, and most of the projects were done in less than three months. And the project leaders required less mentoring after class. They just got it.”
QuikSigma software features a project oriented structure, which helps keep projects on track. The visual work environment clearly shows where the project has been, and what the next step is. Alternate structures are included, so the six sigma tools can be applied in a Lean format, or a supplier management format as well.
All the key six sigma tools are provided. Data automatically rolls forward from one tool to the next, where appropriate. In the statistical tools, key results are presented in an easy to read “gas gage” format, along with the detailed mathematical results. Everything that can reasonably be automated is automated. The program even generates the final project report with only a few clicks.
“As we are rolling out the new software and supporting books and materials, we are finding very high acceptance,” said Wayne Stewart, a Sr. partner. “Taken together, our software and other materials are a breakthrough in their own right. It is now easier than ever for companies to staff and operate their own programs, and for external providers to add six sigma to their offering.”
Promontory Management Group is a supplier of six sigma software and teaching materials, as well as six sigma services, including company turn-arounds, six sigma program installation, and public six sigma programs.
QuikSigma is a federally registered trademark of PMG.
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