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Six Sigma with R

Statistical Engineering for Process Improvement

  • Introduces Six Sigma from a purely applied point of view
  • Statistical tools are explained on an intuitive way through a variety of easy to understand examples
  • Accessible to a wide range of readers

Part of the book series: Use R! (USE R, volume 36)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxx
  2. Basics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Six Sigma in a Nutshell

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 3-13
    3. R from the Beginning

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 15-47
  3. R Tools for the Define Phase

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 49-49
  4. R Tools for the Define phase

    1. Process Mapping with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 51-61
    2. Loss Function Analysis with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 63-75
  5. R Tools for the Measure Phase

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 77-77
  6. R Tools for the Measure phase

    1. Measurement System Analysis with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 79-90
    2. Pareto Analysis with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 91-100
    3. Process Capability Analysis with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 101-112
  7. R Tools for the Analyze Phase

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
  8. R Tools for the Analyze phase

    1. Charts with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 115-139
    2. Statistics and Probability with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 141-165
    3. Statistical Inference with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 167-193
  9. R Tools for the Improve Phase

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 195-195
  10. R Tools for the Improve phase

    1. Design of Experiments with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 197-215
  11. R Tools for the Control Phase

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 217-217
  12. R Tools for the Control phase

    1. Process Control with R

      • Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk
      Pages 219-238
  13. Further and Beyond

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 239-239

About this book

Six Sigma has arisen in the last two decades as a breakthrough Quality Management Methodology. With Six Sigma, we are solving problems and improving processes using as a basis one of the most powerful tools of human development: the scientific method. For the analysis of data, Six Sigma requires the use of statistical software, being R an Open Source option that fulfills this requirement. R is a software system that includes a programming language widely used in academic and research departments. Nowadays, it is becoming a real alternative within corporate environments.

The aim of this book is to show how R can be used as the software tool in the development of Six Sigma projects. The book includes a gentle introduction to Six Sigma and a variety of examples showing how to use R within real situations. It has been conceived as a self contained piece. Therefore, it is addressed not only to Six Sigma practitioners, but also to professionals trying to initiate themselves in this management methodology. The book may be used as a text book as well.

Reviews

From the book reviews:

“The reviewed book deals with the use of R software within six sigma methodology. … To help a practitioner read this book, the authors conclude each chapter with a summary and further reading, case studies, and practical exercises. … The authors have combined their scientific, technological, industrial, and pedagogical skills so that the reader finds in the book an innovative, rigorous, and economical way to apply Six Sigma methodology to continuous quality improvement.” (Adriana Horníková, Technometrics, Vol. 55 (1), February, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Statistics and Operations, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain

    Emilio L. Cano, Javier M. Moguerza, Andrés Redchuk

About the authors

Emilio L. Cano is Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics at University of Castilla-La Mancha and Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at University Rey Juan Carlos.

Javier M. Moguerza is Associate Professor in Statistics and Operations Research at University Rey Juan Carlos and member of the Global Young Academy.

Andres Redchuk is Master Black Belt and Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at University Rey Juan Carlos.

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Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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