Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers (대한산업공학회지)

Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers (대한산업공학회)
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A Six Sigma Model for Small and Medium SizedCompanies and Case Studies

중소기업을 위한 6시그마 모형 및 사례 연구

  • Hwang, Young Je (Department of Systems Management and Engineering, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Kwon, Hyuck Moo (Department of Systems Management and Engineering, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Hong, Sung Hoon (Department of Industrial & Information Systems Engineering, Research Center of Industrial Technology,Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Min Koo (Department of Information and Statistics, Chungnam National University)
  • 황영제 (부경대학교 시스템경영공학과) ;
  • 권혁무 (부경대학교 시스템경영공학과) ;
  • 홍성훈 (전북대학교 산업정보시스템공학과, 공업기술연구센터) ;
  • 이민구 (충남대학교 정보통계학과)
  • Published : 2006.12.31
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Abstract

Since the six sigma strategy was first introduced to Korean enterprises in 1997, it has been taken as an important business strategy to strengthen the competitiveness of major Korean companies under the global competitive environment. These major companies also demand their suppliers to implement six sigma. But small and medium sized companies have several barriers to overcome for successful implementation of six sigma. First, the financial status is not so sound to support initial expenses for launching six sigma. Second, physical and human resources are not sufficient for driving six sigma. And finally, the infrastructure is not well established to manage and support the six sigma program. In this paper, we suggest a method to overcome these barriers and propose a model for establishing six sigma in a small and medium sized company. We also provide some practical case studies.

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