six sigma’s 3 critical elements to customer satisfaction

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SIX SIGMA’S 3 CRITICAL ELEMENTSTO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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AT THE HEART OF SIX SIGMA IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.

The methodology was developed to improve the customer’s experience by reducing delays, defects and deviations (which also affect a business’s bottom line).

What began as a measurement standard in product variation has become one of the most trusted and effective business performance strategies. Six Sigma as we know it today was championed by Bill Smith at Motorola, also known as the “Father of Six Sigma”.

After Motorola identified poor quality as their principle pain point, Smith made Six Sigma their goal, striving for 99.99966% of all outputs to meet quality standards. This methodology saved the company more than $16 billion and strengthened its reputation with customers.

Today Six Sigma has expanded to fit a number of industries including healthcare, non-profits, and aerospace. What makes it so versatile and applicable to diverse fields is its focus on meeting the requirements of the customer first.

Read on to learn the 3 key areas that make Six Sigma a customer satisfaction powerhouse.



































1. IMPROVED PROCESSESSix Sigma takes the customer-oriented approach by first defining what makes up the customer’s vision of quality. Next, employees identify the discrepancy between what the customer expects and what their organization’s product or service is putting out.

After studying reasons why the discrepancy exists, employees determine methods to fill the gap. The controlled, measurable process only begins to take place once the entire organization understands what the customer expects and how to make it happen.

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2. BETTER QUALITY CONTROLThe goal of Six Sigma is to eliminate defects, delays and other deviations from the product or service’s target value. By eliminating mistakes, the organization’s output meets and exceeds customer expectations.

This kind of commitment to near-perfection nurtures customer loyalty. When buyers know they can trust an organization, they’ll come back again and again. It’s as simple as that.



































3. ENHANCED PRODUCTOrganizations that fail to reduce deviations lose more than customers. A defect has the potential to lead to fatalities and financial ruin. Recalls and the associated risks can damage an organization’s reputation that took decades to build.

Doing things right the first time is a major component of the Six Sigma process. This tactic, of course, reduces waste in terms of product, time and money. But it also meets the target value and customer requirements from the very beginning.

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IT ALL ADDS UP TO

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

Today’s customers demand high quality and are quick to head to the competition if their needs aren’t being met. Six Sigma combines high-quality standards with actionable steps to make sure customers get what they expected from a product or service.


































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HERE’S THE BOTTOM LINE

Six Sigma is a beneficial methodology for any organization looking to maximize customer satisfaction and improve the quality of their output.

































To increase your organization’s bottom line and become an agent of change, sign up for the Northwest Center for Performance Excellence’s Winter/Spring 2016 Six Sigma courses.

These courses are offered at Portland State University, both independently and as a series to earn your certification as a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt.

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