Power of Design for Six Sigma

by Subir Chowdhury

A narrative approach is employed here in an attempt to explain principles of Design Six Sigma. One friend advises another on the importance of Design for Six Sigma across all departments and functions in an organization. Chowdhury is executive vice president of the American Supplier Institute. The book is 5.5x8. There is no subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

168 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2002

Reviews

[David Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the previous book and liked it so I wanted to get a bit more insight into the process of Six Sigma. I enjoyed the story but this book wasn't as good as the first. Maybe I was looking for some more solid content. This book kinda danced around the design concept. It basically tells a story about two friends from the first book a little later in life as one starts to lose passion and the other gains it because of the process of six sigma and the way it transformed his work habits and his company.

The story just wasn't as strong. The design principles were almost explained but not quite. The author discussed the 5 principles of design but I don't know how to actually use them in my life from this book. I'll have to do a bit more research. I'm starting Six Sigma for Dummies so maybe that will fill in some of the gaps.

It's a quick read and I suggest you give it a chance if you are looking at designing a new process.

[Jim Serger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb book on taking a look at increasing DFSS, tells a short story of two leaders discussing the return on SS, and how one increased his rating, and how the other would learn to apply those traits. Good book.

[Mark Terry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good review of the basic elements of DFSS. It's presented as a parable, which makes it easy to understand, but light on details. It works but requires more follow up to actually implement.