RMC-07-115 Six Sigma in Maintenance

Description:

Some organizations view Six Sigma as merely a rigorous application of basic and advanced statistical tools throughout an organization. There are a number of Six Sigma programs that are simply repackaged statistical components of previous Total Quality Management, Reliability-centered Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance, etc., initiatives and renamed them “Six Sigma.” It is, however, much more than just a revamped old initiative. This discussion outlines the similarities between the past programs and Six Sigma with emphasis on the implementation of the tools and processes required for success. Particular attention is made to Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Risk Analysis and their application in the process.