"Six Sigma" is a term often bandied about in software development circles lately, but few developers know what it really means. Originally coined by quality professionals in the manufacturing world, ...

In my opinion, Six Sigma is a very poor term to use for a software development process. Six Sigma is a term first used for manufacturing process improvement methodologies and, in that context, it ...

It’s common knowledge in the manufacturing and processing industries that the costs of unplanned downtime are high and to be avoided as much as possible. That’s why there’s been so much focus on the ...

Consulting firms usually provide a six sigma software suite as part of the contract. Organizations will need to commit a handful to several dozen employees for full- or part-time "black belt" and ...

Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) is increasing use of commercial software for acquisition and contracting professionals. Working in conjunction with Army Contracting ...

Five-day Six Sigma Black Belt certification program to develop competence on the high rigor tools and techniques of Six Sigma. This program is exclusively for Six Sigma Green Belts to enable them ...