It takes enormous effort to get a huge company like Textron, which makes everything from golf carts to corporate jets, to implement Six Sigma. But just as important, notes a Textron black belt, is changing the program as it matures, based on feedback from staff. Among lessons learned by Textron: Knowing when to focus on Six Sigma projects that are important to customers and overall business, rather than making decisions purely on financial metrics.
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