How Do You Use the Sigma Calculator for Accurate Results in Your Projects?

Subject: Sigma Calculator Attached

Dear Team,

Please find attached the Sigma calculator.

Regards,

Ravi Ahuja
Email: raviahuja1984@gmail.com

Thanks for the information. Can you please tell me the use of Six Sigma in OD intervention? It will be really helpful.

Hey guys,

Could you please tell me the significance of the Sigma Calculator? How does it work, especially?

Regards,
Vinay Kumar

Dear All,

May I know the utility of the sigma level calculator?

Regards, Subhabrata Dasgupta

Sigma level helps you to identify what is the level of defect per million your process is at. This throws out potential solutions using various analysis tools like root cause analysis, FMEA, etc., and can help in reducing the errors/defects.

Hi,

When we move from a percentage (out of 100) based performance measure to finding defects out of 1 million, then we use sigma calculations. Six Sigma level processes have only 3.4 defects in 1 million opportunities. The DPMO (Defects per million opportunities) calculation shown in the Excel sheet reflects the same. Alternatively, you can visit isixsigma.com to calculate the DPMO based on defects found in your processes and determine the performance level in sigma terms. It is akin to measuring in milliseconds to differentiate performance levels; if we measure in seconds, everything may appear equal.

Please let me know if you need further clarification or assistance.

Hi Ravi,

Thank you for your input. It will be useful in controlling our processes and reducing defects. We need to start at a lower value and aim to achieve 6 Sigma through continual process improvement.

Best regards,
Ejaz Hussain