Textron Six Sigma
What is Six Sigma? A sigma level is a measure of performance determined by how many defects are likely to occur in a given product or process. For a process or product to perform at a six-sigma level, it can only have 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO). As the number of defects increases, a sigma score decreases. For example, a one-sigma process would produce 158,000 DPMO. From a customer perspective, such variation in quality is unacceptable and will most likely prompt a search for another supplier. From a business perspective, continuing to accept a defect rate of 1 in 6 isn’t exactly an effective business model and will likely lead to an erosion of profit, damaged reputation, lost market share, or worse.
Textron Six Sigma is also helping to prepare both current and future leaders of Textron. Textron Six Sigma is a key talent and leadership development vehicle for Textron. The available training paths teach leaders enhanced problem-solving ability while also developing and improving project management and influencing skills. Current and former green belts, black belts and master black belts are utilizing their increased capabilities to solve some of Textron’s most complex business problems as well as to develop innovative solutions that delight our customers.
Whether you are designing a new aircraft, improving productivity to better meet customer demand or reducing disparity in quality, the capability to achieve and sustain high Six Sigma performance levels is greatly enhanced by Textron Six Sigma's robust suite of methodologies and tools.
