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Upon delving into the topic of materials management, one methodology seems to prevail among the current data and analysis of the manufacturing business segment. Six Sigma, a customer-centered statistical approach to quality management, has been very successful in Japan and within the manufacturing sector of American and European businesses. After extensive research, it was found that Six Sigma can also be applied to a variety of other business sectors with only minor variations in the process. Companies must always be careful in selecting the correct metrics and quantifiers for a Six Sigma program, but because of the adaptability of the method, it can be applied almost universally. There are some negatives associated with the Six Sigma process, but many of these can be addressed on an individual project basis. It is also theorized that over time, all drawbacks will be addressed and eventually eliminated as the process evolves. This method possesses the......

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