标题：: Six Sigma in China: State of Practice and a Forecast for the Future

汇报人：: Professor Bill Parr

Professor of Decision Sciences

China Europe International Business School

功夫：2009年4月27日（周一）下午2：00-3：00

地址：拉斯维加斯9888新楼217

提要：Six Sigma has been applied with great publicity and success at a large variety and number of companies, beginning in the United States and spreading to some extent to Europe and Asia. We investigate the extent, success and nature of penetration of Six Sigma methods in China. The focus of the research reported on in this presentation is on the extent (how much activity), the success (how well have typical Six Sigma financial and process goals been accomplished) and the nature of the penetration (how the methodology has been adapted to deal with the unique nature of business in China, ranging from MNCs with activity in China to SOEs).

The results are based on literature surveys and in-depth interviews with executives and other key personnel (including Master Black Belts and Black Belts) involved in Six Sigma initiatives in a set of companies in China, and with key representatives of consulting firms who offer Six Sigma consulting services in China.

We conclude with observations of unique strengths and weaknesses in Six Sigma as it is being introduced in Chinese firms, and a forecast for the future of Six Sigma in China.