Six Sigma
noun [mass noun] trademark in the US
A set of management techniques intended to improve business processes by greatly reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur: the company has long used Six Sigma to analyse its manufacturing processes [as modifier]: Six Sigma standards...
- Six Sigma principles were utilized to develop a system for precision farming to improve nutrient management.
- We turned to Six Sigma for a proven management model.
- Statistics selected for on-farm use are consistent with Six Sigma theory.
Origin
1980s: from the statistical term for six standard deviations (see sigma), a key measure for this method of quality control.