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A Case Study of Six Sigma Application on Market Analysis  

Choi, Gyoung-Seok (LG Electronics)
Yun, Won-Young (Department of Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University)
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IE interfaces / v.15, no.4, 2002 , pp. 409-425 More about this Journal
Abstract
This case study provides a market analysis methodology for overseas markets by applying statistical tools and the Six Sigma approach. The study suggests a procedure with seven steps to improve brands position in the market. These steps consist of interviewing consumers and floor salesmen of stores, surveying, analysis of correlation between brand position and customers satisfaction, analysis of relationship with companies and customer satisfaction factors, analysis of the customer satisfaction gap between companies, evaluating the importance of customer satisfaction factors, and suggestion for enhancement of brand position. The Six Sigma approach such as "Define", "Measure" and "Analyze" is used in this procedure, which is part of Six Sigma procedure, D-M-A-I-C (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control). Minitab and SAS are used for the statistical analysis.
Keywords
six sigma; market analysis;
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