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Article: Computer inspection aids six sigma efforts: computer-aided inspection can be used as a Six Sigma tool for getting closer to zero defects. (Quality Management).
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- May 1, 2003
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Six Sigma is a highly disciplined process that focuses on developing and delivering near-perfect products and services. This not-so-easily achievable goal is defined by its developer, Motorola, as a "business improvement process that focuses an organization on customer requirements, process alignment, analytical rigor and timely execution."
At the heart of Six Sigma is DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control), a systematic process that eliminates unproductive steps, helping companies fulfill the vision of Six Sigma.
New computer-aided inspection (CAI) technologies can improve the "measure" and "analyze" part of the DMAIC process, making ...