In simple word we can define six sigma i.e. 0 defect. Practically which is not possible. As per the mathematic derivation we have found the value of 6 sigma is 99.996 which is almost equal to 100% quality almost 0 % defect but if we increase the no of quantity defects will increase. In 10 lakh pieces it will become 3.4 that means 3 to 4 defect pieces will produce in every 10 lakh. Generally 93 to 94 % quality product can be achieved in 4 sigma which generally followed by all the big manufacturer and 5 sigma gives approx 97 % good quality product. To achieve 999.996 i.e 6 sigma manufacturer need to do hard wark. It will become sophisticated, Complex process to achieve it and also increase the actual cost of the product. Question is why we concerned towards these complex process which affect on the cost of drug. Better to have other option or atleast pay attention on the increase cost of drug. How can we resolve this?
6 sigma is achieved in several industries. The certain of the pharmaceutical business ensures that 6 sigma system is valuable, it brings way more than it costs. The high liability, high insurance and legal costs, and the worst, and the risk of fatal marketing failures could be decreased by 6 sigma.
I was fortune to have applied six sigma tools across global 2 pharma clients. I will answer your question directly but here is a short background from one client. First, the client assumed a bottom up approach (potential project ideas created by user) (> 500 projects). Second, consultants, black belts, and champions screen each project (11%. For the record, Sales & R&D six sigma projects which required certain rigor were the most difficult to implement for numerous reasons. Process related projects were more successful (4-5 Sigma performance). Hope my feedback helps!
Through continuous process, it is possible. Best example Mumbai dappawalas
dappawalas , never applied sixsigma. it example protryed through six sigma. for pharma industry and any six sigma process , during process improvement intially it increase cost. but ROi can get sooner after reduces the deviation in process through continuous improvement.
In my opinion 6 sigma approach integrates Continuous efforts to achieve stable and predictable process results (e.g. by reducing process variation) are of vital importance to business success. By using such approach first goal is to achieve quality and Minimum failure ( I.e. 99.9996%) for achieving such a high horizon of Reliability, need of high precision and accuracy and that comes up with High Level Machinery Setup installed at company plant, which definitely going to increase expense of company and that will be beared by Customer too.
Secondly for 6 sigma also encompasses reduction in financial risk, some strong Management aspect and highly recognised statistical method for verification of results, which require some Fatty financial support and all these things yield there result on the basis of customer pocket.......
Volume or production rate of company also responsible for it, Groomed Companies following this approach burden less or even negligible whereas grooming need some support of customer...
In my experience, applying consistent six sigma process will gradually increase the quality of the products, lower the accident level, reduce the waste of mis-production, and upgrade the product brand (and the company brand). In the long run, it will pay with the increase of brand equity, bigger market share, and lower marketing efforts...
6 sigma means reduction of variability in the system by enhancing precision level of the system/process. Due precision improvement the coast of medicine will increase.
Yes.. Six Sigma is a step by step process.. Define--- Measure--Analyse-Improve---- Control
So, If you want to work on pricing. You need to identify the price related problem first..For example, you find a specific problem which contributed to price rise...gather data and analyze data to identify reasons..and using Analytical tools you can find the solution of the price rise and improve the particular issue and control the price.. If you want to work with another problem, then again follow the steps...Its a continuous process....So, It is possible...
I reckon integrating Six Sigma approach with Lean production techniques would bring more benefits for companie. LSS helps to combine waste reduction solutions while running Six Sigma projects.
According to Philippe Crosby, quality means "quality is free". This means that if the defects in the products are reduced, the cost of quality, which is the cost of prevention, costs of failure and costs of the calendar, falls.
In this sense, the 6 Sigma methodology works to reduce defects to the lowest possible level and in turn reduces the costs in the future.
The methodology 6 sigma based on a long-term investment to reach a number of 3.4 per million and the possibility of conformity with the quality specifications of up to 99.999996%.
Please dont limit six sigma within production and quality measurement tool. Six sigma is a process of Defining, Measuring , Analyzing, Improving and finally controlling any activity. It can be performance management, supply chain network improvement, or quality improvement. Only thing you need is to defining problems and historical data. If you have data on problems, you can compare data, you can analyze data using statistical tools, and identify where to take measures to improve. This tools is very much case specific. I dont think six sigma application is complex. I am a six sigma black belt. If you have clear understanding on statistical tools, particularly, control chart, ANOVA, regression..I things six sigma is a simple tool for you...
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